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Dentist salary in Nova Scotia
NOC 31110 · Dentists
Median dentist pay in Nova Scotia is $126,000 a year, with most earning between and — about $82,781 after tax.
Median wage
$126,000
per year
Figure: 2021 Census, 2021.
Take-home at the median
$82,781
after tax, CPP and EI
vs Canada
+14.5%
gap to the national median of $110,000
Income percentile
91st
where the median sits among Nova Scotia earners
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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