Dentist salary in Worcester, MA
Based on 21 certified H-1B filings in the Worcester, MA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Fitchburg, Leominster, Whitinsville, Westborough, Sturbridge.
Also listed as: General Dentist, Associate Dentist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $124,800 |
| 25th | $145,000 |
| 50th (median) | $178,422 |
| 75th | $200,000 |
| 90th | $245,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $155,642 | $148,637 | $205,500 | 20 |
| FY2021 | $208,000 | $165,360 | $215,701 | 12 |
| FY2022 | $168,500 | $143,210 | $214,500 | 10 |
| FY2023 | $152,314 | $123,600 | $177,499 | 20 |
| FY2024 | $166,400 | $140,050 | $220,000 | 23 |
| FY2025 | $161,080 | $141,390 | $195,000 | 12 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
Cost of living
Worcester's median Dentist salary of $178,422 is worth about $174,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Worcester = 102.5).
Compared with all workers here
All Dentists, General in the Worcester, MA area earned a median of $202,110 in May 2025 (320 employed). The H-1B median here is $178,422, 12% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 42 North Dental Care | too few | 2 |
| Jebediah S. Christy, DDS | too few | 2 |
| Sohi and Jain | too few | 2 |
| Whalom Dental PLLC | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.