How Much Does an Endodontist Private Practice Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$224,990
Endodontists in the U.S. earn a median of $224,990 a year, or $108.17 an hour. Half of endodontists earn more than $224,990 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $402,700.
Pay percentiles for endodontists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50.06 | $104,120 |
| 25th | $79.87 | $166,130 |
| 50th (median) | $108.17 | $224,990 |
| 75th | $134.90 | $280,590 |
| 90th | $193.61 | $402,700 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Dentists, All Other Specialists (SOC 29-1029). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for endodontists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $286,510 | $137.74 | +27% |
| Oregon | $256,510 | $123.32 | +14% |
| Illinois | $250,880 | $120.62 | +12% |
| South Carolina | $246,770 | $118.64 | +10% |
| Arizona | $244,170 | $117.39 | +9% |
| West Virginia | $235,370 | $113.16 | +5% |
| Arkansas | $232,730 | $111.89 | +3% |
| California | $230,730 | $110.93 | +3% |
| Missouri | $230,130 | $110.64 | +2% |
| Michigan | $229,150 | $110.17 | +2% |
| United States | $224,990 | $108.17 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many endodontists are there?
BLS counts about 5,230 endodontists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Dentists, All Other Specialists”. The most jobs are in Texas (730), Minnesota (580) and Florida (380).
The mean (average) annual wage is $247,930, higher than the median of $224,990.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $18,749
- Biweekly
- $8,653
- Weekly
- $4,327
- Daily (8 hours)
- $865
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do endodontists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for endodontists is $108.17. The middle 50% earn between $79.87 and $134.90 an hour.
Which state pays endodontists the most?
Texas has the highest median wage for endodontists at $286,510, +27% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for endodontists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of endodontists earn less than $104,120 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.