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General Dentist Salary in New York, NY

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for General Dentist in New York, NY.

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Demand: +32% (High Demand)
$261,300
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $125.63/hr
📊 80% Range: $187,600 – $428,800
📍 Regional Multiplier: +34% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $187,600
25th % Junior $224,450
50th % Median $261,300
75th % Senior $345,050
90th % Top 10% $428,800
Base Annual Salary $261,300
Target Annual Bonus $31,356
Annual Stock / Equity $57,486
Total Compensation (TC) $350,142
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in New York, NY

Estimated pay progression across career stages for General Dentist

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior General Dentist

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$187,600
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

General Dentist

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$261,300
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior General Dentist

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$345,050
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$428,800

General Dentist Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$269,100

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$265,200

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$261,300

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$249,600

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$249,600

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$249,600

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$243,750

California

COL Index: 142%
$243,750

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A General Dentist leads technical design, operational execution, and industry best practices in their specialized sector. High demand and strong compensation growth projected through 2026-2032.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Industry Professional License
Experience Benchmark
2-6 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+32% (High Demand)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a General Dentist make in New York, NY?

The median annual salary for a General Dentist in New York, NY is $261,300, with entry-level professionals earning around $187,600 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $428,800.

What is the average hourly rate for a General Dentist in New York, NY?

On average, a General Dentist in New York, NY makes approximately $125.63 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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