Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Bloomington
The median dentist earns $163,400 a year in the Bloomington metro, with the middle half between $95,820 and $273,830.[1]
25th percentile
$95,820
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$163,400
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$273,830
Upper end of the middle half
Bloomington runs about 2% lower than the Indiana median and ranks 9th of 12 Indiana metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Bloomington pay range vs. Indiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Indiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,610 | $81,370 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $95,820 | $123,420 | $125,710 |
| Median | $163,400 | $166,650 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $273,830 | $281,220 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $302,350 | $327,980 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $177,300 | $195,140 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Bloomington: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Bloomington?
The median dentist salary in the Bloomington metro area is $163,400, with the middle half earning between $95,820 and $273,830 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $75,610 at the 10th percentile to $302,350 at the 90th.
Is Bloomington higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?
Bloomington runs about 2% lower than the Indiana state median for dentists. It ranks 9th of 12 Indiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bloomington compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Bloomington is about 4% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Bloomington area?
BLS estimates 40 dentists were employed in the Bloomington metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.63, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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