Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $183,060 | $175,358 | +4% |
| Median hourly wage | $88.01 | $84.31 | +4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $169,657.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $230,729 | $189,000 | $337,500 | 187 |
The median annual salary for a Dentist in New York is $183,060, or about $88.01 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dentists is $175,358. New York is +4% above the national median.
Entry-level dentists in New York typically earn from $189,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 7,340 dentist jobs on record and a median salary of $183,060, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.