Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Athens-Clarke County
The median dentist earns $166,440 a year in the Athens-Clarke County metro, with the middle half between $121,740 and $230,090.[1]
25th percentile
$121,740
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$166,440
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$230,090
Upper end of the middle half
Athens-Clarke County runs about 20% lower than the Georgia median and ranks 8th of 10 Georgia metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Athens-Clarke County pay range vs. Georgia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Georgia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,040 | $93,590 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $121,740 | $154,550 | $125,710 |
| Median | $166,440 | $206,760 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $230,090 | $257,910 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $326,260 | $373,420 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $185,270 | $214,040 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Athens-Clarke County: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Athens-Clarke County?
The median dentist salary in the Athens-Clarke County metro area is $166,440, with the middle half earning between $121,740 and $230,090 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $64,040 at the 10th percentile to $326,260 at the 90th.
Is Athens-Clarke County higher or lower than the rest of Georgia?
Athens-Clarke County runs about 20% lower than the Georgia state median for dentists. It ranks 8th of 10 Georgia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Athens-Clarke County compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Athens-Clarke County is about 3% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Athens-Clarke County area?
BLS estimates 40 dentists were employed in the Athens-Clarke County metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.55, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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