How much does a Dentist make in Utah?

The average Dentist salary in Utah is around $195,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $136,522 annually ($11,377/month).

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

On a $195,000 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $136,522/year or $11,377/month. Federal tax: $35,534. State tax: $8,678. FICA: $14,267.

Is $195,000 a good Dentist salary?

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

How do Utah taxes affect Dentist salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $195,000 is $8,678. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 30.0%.

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 Utah 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 Utah (2026)

Average Dentist pay in Utah

$195,000/year

≈ $94/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$136,522/year

$11,377/month · effective tax rate 29.99%

Federal $35,534
State $8,678
FICA $14,267
Take-home

Pay by role in Utah

Senior Practice Owner / Equity Partner$285,000–$685,000+ profit
Senior Specialist (Oral Surgeon / Endo)$385,000–$985,000+ bonus
Senior Orthodontist$345,000–$885,000+ profit
Senior Pediatric Dentist$285,000–$585,000+ bonus
Senior Cosmetic Dentist$285,000–$745,000+ profit
Senior Associate Dentist (Corp / Group)$165,000–$245,000+ bonus

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$136,522
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$11,377
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,251
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$66/hr
Federal Tax	$35,534
State Tax	$8,678
FICA Taxes	$14,267
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.99%

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Not all Dentists earn the same — not even close

Utah's dental market is anchored by Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine South Jordan (the only UT DDS-granting institution + ~80 DDS graduates annually + the substantial Roseman post-2013 founding + DDS + the substantial Roseman residency programs), the substantial UT independent dental practice ownership (UT consistently top-5 US states for dentist density + dentists-per-capita), Intermountain Dental + Western Dental + Aspen Dental UT corporate, the substantial UT pediatric dental practice (the substantial UT high birth-rate + LDS Church family demographic + the substantial UT pediatric dental demand), the substantial UT cosmetic dental + invisalign + clear aligner practice, Primary Childrens Hospital pediatric dental + U of U School of Dentistry post-2013 graduate programs (no DDS-granting), plus the substantial UT VA SLC + Hill AFB federal civilian dental.

Senior Practice Owner / Equity Partner

$285,000–$685,000+ profit

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

Senior Specialist (Oral Surgeon / Endo)

$385,000–$985,000+ bonus

OMFS + endodontist + periodontist · the substantial UT specialty referral

Senior Orthodontist

$345,000–$885,000+ profit

Orthodontist · the substantial UT youth + adult orthodontia + Invisalign

Senior Pediatric Dentist

$285,000–$585,000+ bonus

Pediatric dentist · the substantial UT high birth-rate + LDS family demographic

Senior Cosmetic Dentist

$285,000–$745,000+ profit

Cosmetic DDS · the substantial UT veneer + Invisalign + clear aligner practice

Senior Associate Dentist (Corp / Group)

$165,000–$245,000+ bonus

Associate DDS at UT corporate group practice · Western Dental + Aspen Dental + Heartland

Senior Federal Civilian (VA SLC / Hill AFB)

$185,000–$285,000

VA Salt Lake + Hill AFB · GS-13/14 federal civilian DDS + cleared premium

Senior Public Health Dentist

$135,000–$185,000

UT public health + Federally Qualified Health Center FQHC + community dental

Mid-Career Dentist (3-7 yrs)

$165,000–$215,000

Associate DDS at UT practices · transitioning to ownership track

New Dentist (Step 1-2)

$135,000–$172,000

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

Worth knowing: Roseman University College of Dental Medicine South Jordan is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state DDS pipeline anchors and a feature most national dental surveys understate for UT. Roseman Dental (the only UT DDS-granting institution + ~80 DDS graduates annually + the substantial Roseman post-2013 founding as the first UT DDS school + the substantial Roseman LV + Henderson NV multi-campus expansion + the substantial Roseman residency programs in pediatric + endo + perio + ortho + the substantial Roseman South Jordan UT campus serving Wasatch Front demand) supports substantial UT DDS pipeline. The substantial UT independent dental practice ownership (UT consistently top-5 US states for dentist density + dentists-per-capita + the substantial UT post-2010 dental practice growth driven by population growth + LDS Church family demographic + the substantial UT high birth-rate dental demand + the substantial UT cosmetic dental practice growth) supports distinctive UT DDS economics. Senior practice owners + orthodontists + oral surgeons clear $285K-$985K+ profit. The substantial UT pediatric dental practice (driven by UT highest US fertility rate + LDS family demographic) + UT cosmetic + Invisalign clear aligner + the substantial UT post-2020 Invisalign clear aligner market growth supports substantial UT DDS work. UT flat 4.45% + UT RTW since 1955 + UT property tax ~0.55% + no state estate tax anchor the UT DDS proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Dentists in Utah and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Utah 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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Typical Dentist Salary by Experience (National)

US-wide ranges, not Utah figures. Each link shows the Utah taxes on that salary.

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$145,000

/year

Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$195,000

/year

Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$275,000

/year

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