Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Columbus

The median dentist earns $196,310 a year in the Columbus metro, with most between $153,510 and $322,940.

25th percentile

$153,510

Entry / lower range

Median

$196,310

The typical pay

75th percentile

$322,940

Experienced / upper range

Columbus runs about 5% below the Georgia median. Versus the national median, it's about 15% above average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dentist salary in Columbus: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Columbus?

The median dentist salary in the Columbus area is about $196,310, with most earning between $153,510 and $322,940 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Columbus higher or lower than the rest of Georgia?

Columbus runs about 5% below the Georgia state median for dentists.

How does Columbus compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Columbus is about 15% above average.

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