Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Dalton
The median dentist earns $202,690 a year in the Dalton metro, with the middle half between $131,330 and $314,570.[1]
25th percentile
$131,330
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$202,690
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$314,570
Upper end of the middle half
Dalton runs about 2% lower than the Georgia median and ranks 4th of 10 Georgia metros. It is about 19% higher than the national median.
Dalton pay range vs. Georgia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Georgia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $121,150 | $93,590 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $131,330 | $154,550 | $125,710 |
| Median | $202,690 | $206,760 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $314,570 | $257,910 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $410,970 | $373,420 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $224,180 | $214,040 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Dalton: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Dalton?
The median dentist salary in the Dalton metro area is $202,690, with the middle half earning between $131,330 and $314,570 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $121,150 at the 10th percentile to $410,970 at the 90th.
Is Dalton higher or lower than the rest of Georgia?
Dalton runs about 2% lower than the Georgia state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 10 Georgia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Dalton compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Dalton is about 19% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Dalton area?
BLS estimates 40 dentists were employed in the Dalton metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.80, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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