How much does a Dentist make in Maine?

The average Dentist salary in Maine is around $195,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Maine state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $132,374 annually ($11,031/month).

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

On a $195,000 salary in Maine, your take-home pay is approximately $132,374/year or $11,031/month. Federal tax: $35,534. State tax: $12,826. FICA: $0.00.

Is $195,000 a good Dentist salary?

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

How do Maine taxes affect Dentist salaries?

Maine levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $195,000 is $12,826. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 32.1%.

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 Maine 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 Maine (2026)

The average Dentist in Maine earns around $195,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $132,374/year ($11,031/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$132,374
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$11,031
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,091
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$64/hr
Federal Tax	$35,534
State Tax	$12,826
FICA Taxes	$14,267
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	32.12%

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Dentist Salary Ranges in Maine

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

Maine's dental market is anchored by University of New England College of Dental Medicine Portland (the only ME DDS-granting institution + ~70 DDSs annually + the substantial UNE Dental Medicine post-2013 founding + the substantial UNE Dental Medicine clinical training), the substantial ME private dental practice, Delta Dental of Maine + Northeast Delta Dental (substantial ME dental insurance), MaineHealth Dental + Northern Light Dental + Mercy Dental + the substantial ME FQHC community dental, the substantial post-2020 ME UHNW migration dental practice growth (the substantial post-2020 ME UHNW + remote work migration driving substantial Portland + Falmouth + Bar Harbor + Boothbay + Camden cosmetic + Invisalign dental practice growth), the substantial ME-MA Boston dental specialty referral, plus VA Togus + Portsmouth Naval Hospital federal civilian dental + the substantial ME pediatric + Medicaid pediatric dental.

Senior Practice Owner / Equity Partner

$255,000–$525,000+ profit

Independent + equity-partner DDS · the substantial ME private practice ownership

Senior Specialist (Oral Surgeon / Endo)

$355,000–$815,000+ bonus

OMFS + endodontist + periodontist · the substantial ME specialty referral

Senior Orthodontist

$285,000–$685,000+ profit

Orthodontist · the substantial ME youth + adult orthodontia + Invisalign

Senior Pediatric Dentist

$245,000–$455,000+ bonus

Pediatric dentist · the substantial ME pediatric dental + Medicaid pediatric

Senior Cosmetic Dentist (Post-2020 UHNW)

$285,000–$685,000+ profit

Cosmetic DDS · post-2020 ME UHNW migration + veneer + Invisalign + clear aligner

Senior UNE College of Dental Medicine Faculty

$215,000–$365,000+ bonus

UNE Dental Medicine Portland · the only ME DDS-granting + the substantial UNE academic

Senior Associate Dentist (Corp / Group)

$155,000–$225,000+ bonus

Associate DDS at ME corporate group practice · Heartland Dental + Aspen Dental

Senior Federal Civilian (VA Togus / Portsmouth Naval)

$175,000–$275,000

VA Togus + Portsmouth Naval Hospital · GS-13/14 federal civilian DDS

Mid-Career Dentist (3-7 yrs)

$148,000–$205,000

Associate DDS at ME practices · transitioning to ownership track

New Dentist (Step 1-2)

$125,000–$165,000

New grad DDS at ME corporate + group practice · entry band

Worth knowing: University of New England College of Dental Medicine Portland post-2013 founding + the substantial post-2020 ME UHNW migration dental practice growth is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state DDS pipeline + UHNW migration dental anchor and a feature most national dental surveys understate for ME. UNE College of Dental Medicine Portland (the only ME DDS-granting institution + ~70 DDSs annually + the substantial UNE Dental Medicine post-2013 founding as the first ME DDS school + the substantial UNE Dental Medicine clinical training + the substantial UNE Dental Oral Health Center serving ME community + the substantial UNE Dental Medicine residency programs in pediatric + endo + perio + ortho + OMFS + the substantial UNE Dental Medicine Portland Oral Health Center) supports substantial ME DDS pipeline. The substantial post-2020 ME UHNW migration dental practice growth (the substantial post-2020 ME UHNW + remote work migration leveraging ME outdoor lifestyle driving substantial Portland + Falmouth + Bar Harbor + Boothbay + Camden cosmetic + Invisalign + clear aligner + veneer dental practice + the substantial post-2020 ME dental practice consolidation + Heartland Dental + Aspen Dental ME expansion + the substantial ME-MA Boston dental specialty referral) supports distinctive ME DDS economics. Senior ME practice owners + orthodontists + oral surgeons clear $255K-$815K+ profit. Delta Dental of ME + Northeast Delta Dental + MaineHealth Dental + Northern Light Dental + ME FQHC + VA Togus + Portsmouth Naval Hospital federal civilian. ME progressive top 7.15% + ME is NOT a RTW state anchor the ME DDS proposition.