Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Hot Springs
The median dentist earns $161,820 a year in the Hot Springs metro, with the middle half between $121,750 and $199,810.[1]
25th percentile
$121,750
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$161,820
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$199,810
Upper end of the middle half
Hot Springs runs about 10% lower than the Arkansas median and ranks 6th of 6 Arkansas metros. It is about 5% lower than the national median.
Hot Springs pay range vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arkansas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,280 | $99,010 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $121,750 | $127,540 | $125,710 |
| Median | $161,820 | $178,930 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $199,810 | $209,720 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $202,110 | $223,010 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $153,620 | $174,280 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Hot Springs: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Hot Springs?
The median dentist salary in the Hot Springs metro area is $161,820, with the middle half earning between $121,750 and $199,810 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $61,280 at the 10th percentile to $202,110 at the 90th.
Is Hot Springs higher or lower than the rest of Arkansas?
Hot Springs runs about 10% lower than the Arkansas state median for dentists. It ranks 6th of 6 Arkansas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Hot Springs compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Hot Springs is about 5% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Hot Springs area?
BLS estimates 60 dentists were employed in the Hot Springs metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 2.09, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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