Dentists, General Salary in New Jersey

Dentists, general in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $205,980 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($194,080), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dentists, general average at $198,290 and the median at $171,330 for 2,980 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $191,350.

Dentists, General average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$205,980
Vineland$205,940
Atlantic City$194,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$205,980	$216,750	$128,710	$142,400	103
Vineland	$205,940	$169,280	$149,600	$142,373	96
Atlantic City	$194,080	$170,760	$134,630	$134,341	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions 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 New Jersey

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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