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Dentists, General Salary in Nevada
Dentists, General in Nevada earn a median $162,200 a year, 5% below the U.S. median.
- Median in NV
- $162,200 a year
- U.S. median
- $170,950 a year
- Employment
- 1,100
- Location quotient
- 0.88
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Nevada
- Median (50%)
- $162,200 · $77.98 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $178,460 · $85.80 an hour (estimate error ±6.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $99,600 · $47.89 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $128,880 · $61.96 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $195,630 · $94.05 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $262,350 · $126.13 an hour
- Employment
- 1,100 (estimate error ±31.6%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.71
- Location quotient
- 0.88 (1.00 = national share)
Dentists, General pay by metro area in Nevada
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $165,030 | 230 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $162,200 | 780 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $160,770 | 60 |
H-1B filings for dentists, general in Nevada
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
9 certified filings with a median offered wage of $110,490.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do dentists, general make in Nevada?
- The median wage for dentists, general in Nevada is $162,200 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 1,100 jobs in the state.
- Where in Nevada do dentists, general earn the most?
- Reno, NV has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $165,030 a year.