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Dentist salary in Canada
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Median dentist pay in Canada is $110,000, with most earning between $32,867 and $228,000. Job Bank wage estimates for every province, with take-home pay at the median.
Median wage
$110,000
per year
Figure: 2021 Census, 2021.
Low
$32,867
per year
High
$228,000
per year
Pay by occupation
Dentist salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | — | $180,000 | — |
| New Brunswick | — | $132,000 | — |
| Nova Scotia | — | $126,000 | — |
| Alberta | $32,867 | $120,000 | $270,000 |
| Manitoba | — | $116,000 | — |
| Saskatchewan | — | $110,000 | — |
| Quebec | $33,109 | $106,000 | $228,000 |
| Ontario | $37,561 | $104,000 | $210,000 |
| British Columbia | $37,929 | $84,000 | $214,000 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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