Dentist Salary in New York (2026)
$88.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $126,627/year ($10,552/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 14th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 7,340 Dentist jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $183,060 a year — though pay ranges from $75,410 for newcomers to $375,740 at the top.
Dentist pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $109,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $183,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $221,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $375,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,340 Dentist jobs in New York (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Dentist salary of $183,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $126,627 — an effective tax rate of 30.8%.
| Gross (median) | $183,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$32,668 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,004 |
| New York state income tax | −$9,760 |
| Take-home (annual) | $126,627 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,552 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in New York?
- The median Dentist salary in New York is $183,060 per year ($88.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $109,220 and $221,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in New York?
- On the median salary of $183,060, a single filer in New York takes home about $126,627 per year ($10,552 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.8%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 7,340 Dentist jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.