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Dentist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$82.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $119,581/year ($9,965/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 21st of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 2,980 Dentist jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $171,330 a year — though pay ranges from $77,920 for newcomers to $349,780 at the top.
Dentist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $132,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $171,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $260,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $349,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,980 Dentist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Dentist salary of $171,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $119,581 — an effective tax rate of 30.2%.
| Gross (median) | $171,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$29,853 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,107 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$8,789 |
| Take-home (annual) | $119,581 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,965 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in New Jersey?
- The median Dentist salary in New Jersey is $171,330 per year ($82.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $132,710 and $260,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $171,330, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $119,581 per year ($9,965 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.2%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 2,980 Dentist jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Jersey state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Jersey.