Dentist Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 360+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$161,560
$77.67/hr
vs National Average
$175,707
-8.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$103K – $241K
360 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Dentist in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,490 |
| 25th percentile | $124,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $161,560 |
| 75th percentile | $197,350 |
| 90th percentile | $240,650 |
Top-Paying Industries for Dentist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Dentists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Dentists in Rhode Island tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $208,220 | 90 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $193,760 | 1K |
| Administrative and Support Services | $193,060 | 610 |
| Finance and Insurance | $179,740 | 140 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $175,970 | 30 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Dentist in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Rhode Island) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $216,570 |
| 2023 | $223,830 |
| 2025 | $161,560 |
| 2026 (projected) | $161,560 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $216,570 | $160,183 |
| 2023 | $223,830 | $168,417 |
| 2025 | $161,560 | $175,707 |
| 2026 (projected) | $161,560 | $175,707 |
Dentist Salary by Experience Level in Rhode Island
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $124,990 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $161,560 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $197,350 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $240,650 |
Dentist Salary in Other States
Related Dentist Salaries in Rhode Island
How other high-demand occupations in Rhode Island compare to Dentist ($161,560 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Dentist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician in RI | $512,730 | +217.4% | $246.50/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in RI | $467,160 | +189.2% | $224.60/hr |
| Cardiologist in RI | $395,610 | +144.9% | $190.20/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in RI | $379,490 | +134.9% | $182.45/hr |
| Psychiatrist in RI | $287,610 | +78.0% | $138.27/hr |
| Pediatrician in RI | $218,080 | +35.0% | $104.85/hr |
| Surgeon in RI | $199,990 | +23.8% | $96.15/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in RI | $166,390 | +3.0% | $80.00/hr |
| Podiatrist in RI | $159,760 | -1.1% | $76.81/hr |
| Physician Assistant in RI | $139,930 | -13.4% | $67.27/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in RI | $135,970 | -15.8% | $65.37/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in RI | $135,180 | -16.3% | $64.99/hr |