How much does a Dentist make in Alaska?

The average Dentist salary in Alaska is around $195,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Alaska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $145,200 annually ($12,100/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Alaska?

On a $195,000 salary in Alaska, your take-home pay is approximately $145,200/year or $12,100/month. Federal tax: $35,534. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $195,000 a good Dentist salary?

$195,000 is a strong salary for a Dentist — above the national median. In Alaska, demand for this role is active.

How do Alaska taxes affect Dentist salaries?

Alaska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $195,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 25.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Dentists?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: General Dentist, Orthodontist, Oral Surgeon, Periodontist, Endodontist.

How can a Dentist in Alaska reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Dentist Salary in Alaska (2026)

The average Dentist in Alaska earns around $195,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $145,200/year ($12,100/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$145,200
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$12,100
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,585
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$70/hr
Federal Tax	$35,534
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$14,267
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	25.54%

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Dentist Salary Ranges in Alaska

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$145,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$195,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$275,000

/year

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Not all Dentists earn the same — not even close

Alaska's dentist market is anchored by post-2020 Anchorage + Fairbanks + Mat-Su + Juneau cash-pay private practice (the substantial post-2020 mainland UHNW migration driving substantial AK cash-pay dental growth + the substantial AK cosmetic + aesthetic dentistry post-2020), AK corporate DSO cluster (Aspen Dental + Pacific Dental Services + Heartland Dental + Western Dental + Smile Direct Club + the substantial post-2020 AK DSO growth), Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium ANTHC + Indian Health Service IHS tribal dental + the substantial Alaska Native + American Indian tribal dental program (ANMC + Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Bethel + Norton Sound Health Corporation Nome + Maniilaq Association Kotzebue + Southcentral Foundation + the substantial AK tribal dental therapist + the substantial AK Dental Health Aide Therapist DHAT program as one of country's substantial US tribal mid-level dental providers), AK rural + Alaska Bush dental access programs, plus AK has NO in-state DDS-granting institution (closest: WSU Spokane Dental + OHSU Portland + Loma Linda + Creighton + the substantial AK DDS pipeline via WICHE compact).

Sr Oral / Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS)

$525,000–$895,000+ bonus

OMFS at AK major systems + private practice · the substantial post-2020

Sr Orthodontist

$395,000–$715,000+ bonus

Ortho at AK major DSO + private + the substantial AK ortho cash-pay

Sr Periodontist

$295,000–$525,000+ bonus

Perio at AK implant + private practice + post-2020 AK implant demand

Sr Endodontist

$295,000–$525,000+ bonus

Endo at AK implant + private practice + the substantial AK endo demand

Sr Cosmetic / Aesthetic Dentist

$235,000–$485,000+ bonus

Cosmetic at Anchorage + Mat-Su · post-2020 AK cosmetic cluster

Sr General Dentist (Cash-Pay UHNW)

$185,000–$345,000+ bonus

Cash-pay GP · Anchorage + Fairbanks + Mat-Su + Juneau UHNW

Sr Corporate GP (Aspen / Pacific / Heartland)

$165,000–$285,000+ bonus

Corporate GP · Aspen + Pacific + Heartland + Western · AK DSO

Sr Tribal Dental (ANTHC / IHS / DHAT-supervising)

$165,000–$285,000+ bonus

ANTHC + ANMC + Yukon-Kuskokwim + Norton Sound + supervise DHAT therapists

Sr Pediatric Dentist

$215,000–$365,000+ bonus

Peds dental at AK DSO + private + community + the substantial AK peds

Mid-Level Dentist (3-6 yrs)

$155,000–$245,000+ bonus

Functional dentist at AK practices · transitioning to senior band

New Grad Dentist (DDS / DMD)

$148,000–$195,000+ bonus

AK new grad · WICHE OHSU + WSU + Loma Linda DDS · entry AK DSO

Worth knowing: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium ANTHC + AK Dental Health Aide Therapist DHAT program + post-2020 Anchorage + Fairbanks UHNW cash-pay dental + AK NO in-state DDS-granting institution tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state AN/AI tribal dental + DHAT mid-level + cash-pay + no in-state DDS dental cluster and a feature most national dentist surveys understate for AK. Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium ANTHC + ANMC + Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Bethel + Norton Sound Health Corporation Nome + Maniilaq Association Kotzebue + Southcentral Foundation tribal dental (the substantial AN/AI tribal dental program + the substantial AK Dental Health Aide Therapist DHAT program as one of country's substantial US tribal mid-level dental providers covering rural + Bush AK + the substantial DHAT supervised by full DDS). post-2020 Anchorage + Fairbanks + Mat-Su + Juneau UHNW cash-pay private practice (the substantial post-2020 mainland UHNW migration driving substantial AK cash-pay dental growth + the substantial AK cosmetic + aesthetic dentistry post-2020). AK corporate DSO (Aspen Dental + Pacific Dental Services + Heartland Dental + Western Dental + Smile Direct Club + the substantial post-2020 AK DSO growth). AK rural + Alaska Bush dental access programs. AK has NO in-state DDS-granting institution (closest: WSU Spokane Dental + OHSU Portland + Loma Linda + Creighton + WICHE compact). AK 0% income tax + Permanent Fund Dividend PFD anchor the AK dentist proposition.