Dentist Salary in Utah (2026)
$64.10 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,391/year ($8,033/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 45th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 1,020 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $133,320 a year — though pay ranges from $84,020 for newcomers to $222,820 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $84,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $101,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $165,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $222,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,020 Dentist jobs in Utah (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Dentist salary of $133,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $96,391 — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
| Gross (median) | $133,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,731 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,199 |
| Utah state income tax | −$5,999 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,391 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,033 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Utah?
- The median Dentist salary in Utah is $133,320 per year ($64.10 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $101,100 and $165,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Utah?
- On the median salary of $133,320, a single filer in Utah takes home about $96,391 per year ($8,033 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,020 Dentist jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.