General Dentist Jobs
Across 1,235 live General Dentist listings, median advertised pay is $312K (75th percentile $390K), based on the 767 that state a salary; 4% state no call; the employers with the most openings are PDS Health (67), InterDent Service (64), DOCS Health (53).
1,235+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 23, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 767 roles pay ~$312k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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General Dentistry Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 51 states with enough general dentistry listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
North Carolina leads at $356k, against a $251k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: South Dakota (5.6/10), Rhode Island (5.4/10), Vermont (5.3/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $356k | $362k | 3.5/10 | 58 |
| Delaware | $352k | $330k | 3.2/10 | 27 |
| Oklahoma | $310k | $336k | 3.4/10 | 35 |
| Arkansas | $300k | $332k | 4.0/10 | 14 |
| New Mexico | $294k | $300k | 4.1/10 | 28 |
| Tennessee | $292k | $317k | 4.2/10 | 23 |
| Alaska | $287k | $280k | 3.7/10 | 12 |
| Arizona | $284k | $275k | 3.7/10 | 51 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $282k | $246k | 3.9/10 | 45 |
| Ohio | $282k | $293k | 3.9/10 | 44 |
| South Carolina | $281k | $281k | 3.4/10 | 47 |
| Georgia | $278k | $273k | 3.3/10 | 53 |
| Illinois | $276k | $262k | 3.8/10 | 54 |
| Kansas | $276k | $289k | 4.3/10 | 25 |
| Wisconsin | $275k | $277k | 4.3/10 | 47 |
| Hawaii | $275k | $223k | 4.7/10 | 7 |
| Nevada | $274k | $274k | 3.5/10 | 30 |
| North Dakota | $271k | $296k | 4.0/10 | 7 |
| Missouri | $268k | $281k | 4.1/10 | 37 |
| Utah | $268k | $259k | 2.4/10 | 18 |
| Florida | $268k | $259k | 3.6/10 | 131 |
| Pennsylvania | $264k | $262k | 4.3/10 | 55 |
| Massachusetts | $261k | $234k | 3.7/10 | 41 |
| Texas | $260k | $268k | 3.7/10 | 181 |
| Virginia | $256k | $238k | 3.5/10 | 53 |
| South Dakota | $251k | $283k | 5.6/10 | 26 |
| New York | $250k | $215k | 3.5/10 | 94 |
| Colorado | $249k | $231k | 4.0/10 | 42 |
| New Jersey | $249k | $215k | 3.9/10 | 39 |
| Connecticut | $248k | $223k | 3.5/10 | 34 |
| Maryland | $248k | $223k | 4.4/10 | 41 |
| Louisiana | $248k | $273k | 4.1/10 | 11 |
| Washington | $242k | $227k | 3.8/10 | 52 |
| Alabama | $242k | $258k | 3.3/10 | 10 |
| Michigan | $235k | $233k | 4.4/10 | 41 |
| Kentucky | $232k | $247k | 4.5/10 | 22 |
| Nebraska | $231k | $243k | 3.2/10 | 3 |
| Indiana | $229k | $238k | 3.9/10 | 30 |
| California | $222k | $182k | 3.2/10 | 200 |
| District of Columbia | $221k | $182k | 3.1/10 | 9 |
| Maine | $215k | $206k | 4.1/10 | 6 |
| Iowa | $209k | $229k | 4.6/10 | 13 |
| Minnesota | $199k | $182k | 4.2/10 | 24 |
| Vermont | $196k | $182k | 5.3/10 | 5 |
| New Hampshire | $194k | $186k | 3.9/10 | 7 |
| Wyoming | $192k | $207k | 3.6/10 | 8 |
| Idaho | $184k | $182k | 2.8/10 | 6 |
| Mississippi | $182k | $200k | 3.1/10 | 72 |
| West Virginia | $179k | $191k | 4.6/10 | 23 |
| Montana | $152k | $151k | 4.9/10 | 18 |
| Rhode Island | $102k | $94k | 5.4/10 | 27 |
General Dentist Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pay trend | −6.4% vs prior quarter | — |
| Most openings | PDS Health (67), InterDent Service (64), DOCS Health (53) | —employers with the most listings on this page |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Market Pulse; updated Oct 23, 2026.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for General Dentist jobs is $234K, trending down 6.4% over the past quarter. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About General Dentist jobs.
How much do general dentist earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of general dentist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid general dentist jobs available?
Some general dentist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which general dentist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every general dentist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring general dentist right now?
Employers currently hiring for general dentist roles include InterDent Service, Guardian Dentistry Partners, Westphalia Holdings, Mynt Dental, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many general dentist jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 1,235 general dentist positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in General Dentist Jobs
PDS Health67 open roles here · WLB 75/100
InterDent Service64 open roles here · WLB 72/100DOCS Health53 open roles here · WLB 56/100
Aspen Dental51 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Smile Brands51 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Coast Dental29 open roles here · WLB 76/100
Enable Dental24 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Sonrava Health23 open roles here · WLB 74/100