Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Georgia
The median dentist earns $206,760 a year in Georgia ($99.41 an hour), with the middle half earning between $154,550 and $257,910.[1]
25th percentile
$154,550
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$206,760
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$257,910
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $206,760 per year or $99.41/hr at the median. Georgia runs about 21% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Georgia
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dentists in Georgia earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Georgia hourly | Georgia annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45.00 | $93,590 | $41.47 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $74.30 | $154,550 | $60.44 | $125,710 |
| Median | $99.41 | $206,760 | $82.19 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $123.99 | $257,910 | $107.71 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $179.53 | $373,420 | $153.67 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $102.90 | $214,040 | $91.99 | $191,350 |
How many dentists work in Georgia
2,620
0.54
0.67
How Georgia compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $206,760 in Georgia vs. $170,950 nationally, $35,810 (21%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $93,590 vs. $86,250, 9% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $373,420 vs. $319,630, 17% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 5.8% in Georgia vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dentist pay by metro area in Georgia
All 10 Georgia metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $222,690 | $167,180–$229,080 | 1,710 |
| Gainesville | $210,400 | $131,840–$346,320 | 60 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $203,070 | $135,440–$358,590 | 40 |
| Dalton | $202,690 | $131,330–$314,570 | 40 |
| Warner Robins | $201,730 | $125,790–$341,930 | 50 |
| Columbus | $196,310 | $153,510–$322,940 | 60 |
| Albany | $176,760 | $126,920–$231,750 | 30 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $166,440 | $121,740–$230,090 | 40 |
| Chattanooga | $160,620 | $103,990–$249,420 | 190 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $153,510 | $100,080–$210,040 | 160 |
Job outlook for dentists in Georgia
Georgia's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 5.8% over 2024–2034, from 3,620 to 3,830 jobs, with about 120 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dentist (all dentists, including specialists) employment to grow 6% over 2025–35, faster than the average for all occupations, with about 4,800 openings a year.[4]
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dentist pay in Georgia
Pay for a dentist depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dentist salary in Georgia: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Georgia?
The median annual wage for dentists in Georgia was $206,760 ($99.41 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $154,550 and $257,910. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $93,590 and the top 10% earned over $373,420. These figures cover employed workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category and exclude practice owners.
Do dentists in Georgia earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Georgia median of $206,760 is higher than the U.S. median of $170,950. That is $35,810 (21%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Georgia metro area pays dentists the most?
Among the 10 Georgia metro areas with published BLS data, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell has the highest median at $222,690 a year. Augusta-Richmond County has the lowest, at $153,510.
How many dentists work in Georgia?
BLS estimates 2,620 workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category were employed in Georgia in May 2025. That is 0.54 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.67, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dentists growing in Georgia?
Georgia's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 5.8% over 2024–2034, from 3,620 to 3,830 jobs. That works out to about 120 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dentists, General (29-1021), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Georgia long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dentists, General
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dentists (all dentists, including specialists)