Dentists, General Salary in Massachusetts

Dentists, general in Massachusetts earn the most in Worcester (average $239,870 a year) and the least in Pittsfield ($208,630), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dentists, general average at $223,200 and the median at $181,600 for 2,780 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $191,350.

Dentists, General average salary by city in Massachusetts

Worcester$239,870
Barnstable$238,130
Springfield$228,390
Boston$220,730
Amherst$209,800
Pittsfield$208,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Worcester	$239,870	$202,110	$128,770	$164,858	103
Barnstable	$238,130	$200,470	$133,080	$163,803	98
Springfield	$228,390	$198,250	$167,950	$157,896	96
Boston	$220,730	$181,150	$157,670	$153,250	108
Amherst	$209,800	$202,240	$168,510	$145,975	100
Pittsfield	$208,630	$173,990	$111,240	$145,171	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dentists, General salary in other states

Dentists, General salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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