Dentists, General Salary in Minnesota

Dentists, general in Minnesota earn the most in St. Cloud (average $249,890 a year) and the least in Duluth ($199,410), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dentists, general average at $211,780 and the median at $219,200 for 2,370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $191,350.

Dentists, General average salary by city in Minnesota

St. Cloud$249,890
Mankato$242,180
Rochester$226,730
Minneapolis$212,930
Duluth$199,410

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
St. Cloud	$249,890	$208,000	$204,290	$165,698	88
Mankato	$242,180	$207,000	$168,020	$161,396	91
Rochester	$226,730	$211,190	$164,870	$152,774	91
Minneapolis	$212,930	$219,980	$203,750	$144,568	105
Duluth	$199,410	$200,210	$163,790	$135,667	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid 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 Minnesota

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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