Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Tallahassee
The median dentist earns $166,800 a year in the Tallahassee metro, with the middle half between $124,300 and $213,300.[1]
25th percentile
$124,300
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$166,800
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$213,300
Upper end of the middle half
Tallahassee runs about 5% lower than the Florida median and ranks 14th of 21 Florida metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Tallahassee pay range vs. Florida and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Florida annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,000 | $98,680 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $124,300 | $128,440 | $125,710 |
| Median | $166,800 | $174,900 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $213,300 | $229,990 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $303,200 | $314,860 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $182,540 | $195,930 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Tallahassee: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Tallahassee?
The median dentist salary in the Tallahassee metro area is $166,800, with the middle half earning between $124,300 and $213,300 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $96,000 at the 10th percentile to $303,200 at the 90th.
Is Tallahassee higher or lower than the rest of Florida?
Tallahassee runs about 5% lower than the Florida state median for dentists. It ranks 14th of 21 Florida metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Tallahassee compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Tallahassee is about 2% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Tallahassee area?
BLS estimates 110 dentists were employed in the Tallahassee metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.73, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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