Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Gainesville
The median dentist earns $184,220 a year in the Gainesville metro, with the middle half between $130,650 and $221,060.[1]
25th percentile
$130,650
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$184,220
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$221,060
Upper end of the middle half
Gainesville runs about 5% higher than the Florida median and ranks 6th of 21 Florida metros. It is about 8% higher than the national median.
Gainesville pay range vs. Florida and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Florida annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $99,010 | $98,680 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $130,650 | $128,440 | $125,710 |
| Median | $184,220 | $174,900 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $221,060 | $229,990 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $290,920 | $314,860 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $190,600 | $195,930 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Gainesville: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Gainesville?
The median dentist salary in the Gainesville metro area is $184,220, with the middle half earning between $130,650 and $221,060 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $99,010 at the 10th percentile to $290,920 at the 90th.
Is Gainesville higher or lower than the rest of Florida?
Gainesville runs about 5% higher than the Florida state median for dentists. It ranks 6th of 21 Florida metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Gainesville compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Gainesville is about 8% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Gainesville area?
BLS estimates 140 dentists were employed in the Gainesville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.18, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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