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Dentist Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$77.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $115,371/year ($9,614/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 37th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 360 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $161,560 a year — though pay ranges from $103,490 for newcomers to $240,650 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $103,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $124,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $161,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $197,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $240,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 360 Dentist jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Dentist salary of $161,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $115,371 — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
| Gross (median) | $161,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$27,508 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,359 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$6,322 |
| Take-home (annual) | $115,371 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,614 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Rhode Island?
- The median Dentist salary in Rhode Island is $161,560 per year ($77.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $124,990 and $197,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $161,560, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $115,371 per year ($9,614 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 360 Dentist jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.