DentalUpdated Q1 2026

Periodontist Salary
in Bismarck, ND

Specialize in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease and dental implants. Median salary in Bismarck: $224K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$224K
per year
Take-home: $152K

Salary range in Bismarck

Entry level (25th)$158,000
Median (50th)$224,000
Senior (75th)$308,000
Top earner (90th)$405,000
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What the numbers say for Bismarck

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

12% discount vs national median

Periodontists in Bismarck earn approximately 12% lower than the US national median for this role β€” a $31,000 discount on annual base salary. Bismarck's lower wage level partially reflects the area's cost-of-living index of 88 (US avg = 100).

Primarily on-site role

Only 0% of Periodontist positions offer remote flexibility, meaning the Bismarck salary above represents what local employers actually pay β€” not a remote-anywhere rate. Geographic constraints reinforce the local market, so the salary range above is more directly applicable than for remote-friendly roles.

Key facts for Bismarck

Median salary
$224K
annual
Take-home pay
$152K
after fed/state tax
COL index
88
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,150
per month
YoY growth
+3%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Bismarck Periodontist to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $224K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Bismarck

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

HistoricalProjected
Periodontist salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$188K$204K$221K$237K$253K201920212023202520272029
2026
$230K
projected
2027
$235K
projected
2028
$241K
projected
2029
$247K
projected
2030
$253K
projected

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

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$224,000+$0
2028 projected$224,000+$0
2029 projected$224,000+$0
2030 projected$224,000+$0

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

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Periodontist Salary in Bismarck, North Dakota: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Periodontist salary in Bismarck, ND is $224,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Bismarck–ND 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 Bismarck

Entry-level Periodontists in Bismarck with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $158,000 and $224,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $224,000 to $308,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $308,000 to $405,000 or more.

Cost of living in Bismarck for Periodontists

Bismarck has a cost of living index of 88 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 12% further in Bismarck than the national average. North Dakota has a 2.5% 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
Bismarck (current)$224K88
Fargo$230K90