Dentist Salary in New Jersey
Based on 3K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$171,330
$82.37/hr
vs National Average
$175,707
-2.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – $350K
3K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Dentist in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,920 |
| 25th percentile | $132,710 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $171,330 |
| 75th percentile | $260,000 |
| 90th percentile | $349,780 |
Historical Salary Trend — Dentist in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,860 |
| 2025 | $171,330 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,860 | $173,305 |
| 2025 | $171,330 | $175,707 |