DentalUpdated Q1 2026

Periodontist Salary
in Boston, MA

Specialize in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease and dental implants. Median salary in Boston: $332K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$332K
per year
Take-home: $217K

Salary range in Boston

Entry level (25th)$234,000
Median (50th)$332,000
Senior (75th)$455,000
Top earner (90th)$598,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Boston, Massachusetts.

Key facts for Boston

Median salary
$332K
annual
Take-home pay
$217K
after fed/state tax
COL index
162
100 = US avg
State income tax
5%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$2,900
per month
YoY growth
+3%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Boston Periodontist to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $332K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Boston

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Periodontist salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$278K$303K$327K$352K$376K201920212023202520272029
2026
$340K
projected
2027
$349K
projected
2028
$358K
projected
2029
$366K
projected
2030
$376K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$332,000+$0
2028 projected$332,000+$0
2029 projected$332,000+$0
2030 projected$332,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Periodontist Salary in Boston, Massachusetts: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Periodontist salary in Boston, MA is $332,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Boston–MA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Periodontist in Boston

Entry-level Periodontists in Boston with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $234,000 and $332,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $332,000 to $455,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $455,000 to $598,000 or more.

Cost of living in Boston for Periodontists

Boston has a cost of living index of 162 compared to the US national average of 100. Boston's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Massachusetts has a 5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Periodontist

DMD/DDS + periodontics residency. 0% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Periodontist salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Boston (current)$332K162
Worcester$301K120
Springfield$268K105
Cambridge$472K185
Lowell$301K118