Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Columbus
The median dentist earns $196,310 a year in the Columbus metro, with the middle half between $153,510 and $322,940.[1]
25th percentile
$153,510
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$196,310
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$322,940
Upper end of the middle half
Columbus runs about 5% lower than the Georgia median and ranks 6th of 10 Georgia metros. It is about 15% higher than the national median.
Columbus pay range vs. Georgia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Georgia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $124,470 | $93,590 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $153,510 | $154,550 | $125,710 |
| Median | $196,310 | $206,760 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $322,940 | $257,910 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $359,740 | $373,420 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $230,220 | $214,040 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Columbus: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Columbus?
The median dentist salary in the Columbus metro area is $196,310, with the middle half earning between $153,510 and $322,940 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $124,470 at the 10th percentile to $359,740 at the 90th.
Is Columbus higher or lower than the rest of Georgia?
Columbus runs about 5% lower than the Georgia state median for dentists. It ranks 6th of 10 Georgia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Columbus compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Columbus is about 15% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Columbus area?
BLS estimates 60 dentists were employed in the Columbus metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.62, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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