What are the main factors that influence an Associate Dentist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Dentist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Dentist roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Dentist's salary?

An Associate Dentist's salary grows with experience: starting around $191,645 for beginners, reaching about $192,931 at mid-level, and approach $197,225 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Dentist?

Associate Dentist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Dentist roles are District of Columbia $215,629, California $214,811, Massachusetts $211,949. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Dentist roles make?

Salaries for Associate Dentist level roles vary by specialization: Pediatric Dentist: $201,019; General Dentist Associate: $198,765; Associate Dentist DDS DMD: $197,816; General Dentist: $197,223; Senior Dentist: $196,650.

Associate Dentist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Dentist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Dentist in Delaware is $197,225 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $95.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $251,982
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $187,273 to $225,887
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $178,211

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Associate Dentist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$225,887	$18,824	$4,344	$109
Average	$197,225	$16,435	$3,793	$95
25th Percentile	$187,273	$15,606	$3,601	$90

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Dentist Salaries

An Associate Dentist'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Dentist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Dentist'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): $191,645
Early Career (1-2 years): $192,288
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $192,931
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $193,832
Expert (over 8 years): $197,225

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Associate Dentist	$191,645
Intermediate Level Associate Dentist	$192,288
Senior Level Associate Dentist	$192,931
Specialist Level Associate Dentist	$193,832
Expert Level Associate Dentist	$197,225

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How Do Associate Dentist 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 Dentists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $215,629.
California: $214,811.
Massachusetts: $211,949.

District of Columbia $215,629 California $214,811 Massachusetts $211,949 Washington $211,170 New Jersey $211,092 Alaska $210,819 Connecticut $208,131 New York $207,041

Hawaii $203,555 Rhode Island $201,919 Maryland $200,809 Minnesota $199,290 Colorado $198,705 Illinois $198,511 Oregon $197,771 Delaware $197,225

New Hampshire $196,883 Virginia $196,115 Pennsylvania $193,876 Nevada $192,746 North Dakota $192,376 Michigan $191,792 Wisconsin $191,578 Vermont $191,149

Texas $189,961 Maine $189,883 Arizona $189,766 Ohio $189,630 Georgia $187,838 Indiana $186,942 Wyoming $186,767 Utah $186,495

Iowa $186,378 Kansas $185,443 Louisiana $185,170 North Carolina $185,073 Missouri $185,034 Florida $184,274 Montana $183,865 Nebraska $183,476

Kentucky $183,262 South Carolina $182,483 Tennessee $181,996 Idaho $181,801 New Mexico $180,379 Oklahoma $180,068 Alabama $178,919 South Dakota $176,991

Arkansas $175,939 West Virginia $175,374 Mississippi $173,680

Top Paying Cities for Associate Dentists

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:

Lincoln: $196,337
Little Creek: $197,775
Magnolia: $197,490

Lincoln, DE $196,337 Little Creek, DE $197,775 Magnolia, DE $197,490 Milford, DE $196,836 Marydel, DE $197,159 Millsboro, DE $195,513 Millville, DE $195,815 Milton, DE $196,154

Nassau, DE $196,296 Ocean View, DE $195,782 Rehoboth Beach, DE $196,158 Seaford, DE $196,269 Selbyville, DE $195,457 Smyrna, DE $197,911 Viola, DE $196,999 Woodside, DE $197,529

Bear, DE $197,073 Newark, DE $196,999 Claymont, DE $197,403 Delaware City, DE $197,196 Hockessin, DE $196,982 Kirkwood, DE $197,159 Middletown, DE $197,235 Montchanin, DE $197,027

New Castle, DE $197,056 Odessa, DE $197,332 Port Penn, DE $197,465 Rockland, DE $197,046 Saint Georges, DE $197,173 Townsend, DE $197,477 Winterthur, DE $197,070 Lewes, DE $196,230

Wilmington, DE $196,992 Dover, DE $197,775 Dover Afb, DE $196,733 Bethany Beach, DE $195,576 Bethel, DE $195,778 Bridgeville, DE $196,240 Camden Wyoming, DE $197,218 Cheswold, DE $197,710

Clayton, DE $197,716 Dagsboro, DE $195,439 Delmar, DE $195,126 Ellendale, DE $195,718 Felton, DE $196,820 Fenwick Island, DE $195,482 Frankford, DE $195,142 Frederica, DE $197,015

Georgetown, DE $195,365 Greenwood, DE $196,271 Harbeson, DE $195,574 Harrington, DE $196,571 Hartly, DE $197,183 Houston, DE $196,291 Kenton, DE $197,726 Laurel, DE $195,249

Yorklyn, DE $197,040

Associate Dentist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Dentist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Associate Dentist positions in Pharmaceuticals or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Dentist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Dentist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$295,838	$142.0	50%
Biotechnology	$236,670	$114.0	20%

Associate Dentist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Dentist'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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$187,273

Average $197,225/year

$225,887

$15,606

Average $16,435/month

$18,824

$3,601

Average $3,793/week

$4,344

$90

Average $95/hour

$109

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$225,887	$18,824	$4,344	$109
Average	$197,225	$16,435	$3,793	$95
25th Percentile	$187,273	$15,606	$3,601	$90

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