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Dentist Salary in China

Dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth, gums, and mouth. The China median is $157,818 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$157,818
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,156
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$157,818
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$75.87
varies by city

Dentist salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$157,818
Wuhan, CN$157,818
Dongguan, CN$157,818
Xi’an, CN$157,818
Nanjing, CN$157,818
Foshan, CN$157,818
Shanghai, CN$126,697
Beijing, CN$121,240
Shenzhen, CN$111,505
Guangzhou, CN$100,443
Hangzhou, CN$96,461
Chengdu, CN$82,006

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist make in China?
The national median dentist salary in China is about ¥1,070,000 per year (¥89,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥556,000 to ¥1,070,000.
Which China city pays dentists the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥1,070,000 per year.
Which China city pays dentists the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥556,000 per year for a dentist.
What is the typical salary range for a dentist in China?
Across China cities we cover, dentist pay commonly spans from about ¥393,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥1,482,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have dentist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dentist pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is dentist in demand in China?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.