Highest-paying cities for dentists, all other specialists
San Francisco, CA leads at $279,820 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $279,820 | $131,730–$354,440 |
| Chicago, IL | $269,160 | $224,470–$269,180 |
| Tucson, AZ | $254,650 | $132,460–$323,650 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $244,170 | $215,990–$425,570 |
| Boston, MA | $233,060 | $82,440–$253,880 |
| Seattle, WA | $232,090 | $183,600–$262,040 |
| Omaha, NE | $224,990 | $224,990–$224,990 |
| San Antonio, TX | $213,660 | $149,230–$262,480 |
| Miami, FL | $213,570 | $170,420–$246,790 |
| Sacramento, CA | $199,300 | $192,780–$232,130 |
| Buffalo, NY | $182,480 | $92,920–$234,310 |
| Cleveland, OH | $127,800 | $109,530–$239,970 |
| Hartford, CT | $108,230 | $108,220–$226,220 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.