Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Jonesboro
The median dentist earns $169,850 a year in the Jonesboro metro, with the middle half between $131,460 and $209,720.[1]
25th percentile
$131,460
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$169,850
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$209,720
Upper end of the middle half
Jonesboro runs about 5% lower than the Arkansas median and ranks 4th of 6 Arkansas metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Jonesboro pay range vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arkansas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,630 | $99,010 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $131,460 | $127,540 | $125,710 |
| Median | $169,850 | $178,930 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $209,720 | $209,720 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $253,120 | $223,010 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $174,110 | $174,280 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Jonesboro: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Jonesboro?
The median dentist salary in the Jonesboro metro area is $169,850, with the middle half earning between $131,460 and $209,720 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $96,630 at the 10th percentile to $253,120 at the 90th.
Is Jonesboro higher or lower than the rest of Arkansas?
Jonesboro runs about 5% lower than the Arkansas state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 6 Arkansas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Jonesboro compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Jonesboro is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Jonesboro area?
BLS estimates 60 dentists were employed in the Jonesboro metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.30, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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