Associate Dentist DDS DMD Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Dentist DDS DMD make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Dentist DDS DMD in the United States is $197,771 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $95.

However, an Associate Dentist DDS DMD's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $254,080
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $188,315 to $227,245
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $179,706
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Associate Dentist DDS DMD Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $227,245 $18,937 $4,370 $109
Average $197,771 $16,481 $3,803 $95
25th Percentile $188,315 $15,693 $3,621 $91
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Dentist DDS DMD Salaries

An Associate Dentist DDS DMD's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Dentist DDS DMD Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Dentist DDS DMD's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $192,378
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $192,976
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $193,573
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $194,409
  • Expert (over 8 years): $197,771
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Dentist DDS DMD$192,378
Intermediate Level Associate Dentist DDS DMD$192,976
Senior Level Associate Dentist DDS DMD$193,573
Specialist Level Associate Dentist DDS DMD$194,409
Expert Level Associate Dentist DDS DMD$197,771
$192,378 0 yr
$192,976 < 2 yrs
$193,573 2-4 yrs
$194,409 5-8 yrs
$197,771 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Dentist DDS DMD Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Dentist DDS DMDs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $218,972.
  • California: $218,141.
  • Massachusetts: $215,234.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Dentist DDS DMDs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $249,449
  • San Francisco: $246,996
  • Oakland: $241,518

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Dentist DDS DMD's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.53% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Clinical Skills (Mentioned in 3% Job Postings): The term 'clinical skills' involves history-taking, physical examination, clinical investigations, using diagnostic reasoning, procedural perfection, effective communication, team work and professionalism.
  • HIPAA (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.53%
Clinical Skills 3%
HIPAA 1.98%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Associate Dentist DDS DMD's salary.
  • Medical Prescriptions: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Medical Prescriptions
 $217,548
10%
Coaching
 $211,615
7%
Insight
 $211,615
7%
Pediatric
 $207,660
5%
Leadership
 $205,682
4%
Support Services
 $203,704
3%
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How Education impacts an Associate Dentist DDS DMD's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Dentist DDS DMDs enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Associate Dentist DDS DMD with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $190,456 and $203,180).

Associate Dentist DDS DMD Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Dentist DDS DMD
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 4.3%
Associates 8.4%
Bachelors 10.8%
Masters 10.1%
Doctorate 64.7%
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Associate Dentist DDS DMD Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Dentist DDS DMD's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$188,315
Average $197,771/year
$227,245
$15,693
Average $16,481/month
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$3,621
Average $3,803/week
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Average $95/hour
$109
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $227,245 $18,937 $4,370 $109
Average $197,771 $16,481 $3,803 $95
25th Percentile $188,315 $15,693 $3,621 $91

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Salary Trends for Associate Dentist DDS DMD

Salaries for an Associate Dentist DDS DMD can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $112,327 in 2023 to around $111,895 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Dentist DDS DMD salary trends, .

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