Dentists, General Salary in Nevada

Dentists, general in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $184,750 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($176,450), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dentists, general average at $178,460 and the median at $162,200 for 1,100 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $191,350.

Dentists, General average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$184,750
Las Vegas$176,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$184,750	$165,030	$133,570	$137,558	101
Las Vegas	$176,450	$162,200	$128,870	$131,870	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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