Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Elkhart-Goshen
The median dentist earns $168,030 a year in the Elkhart-Goshen metro, with the middle half between $97,500 and $272,620.[1]
25th percentile
$97,500
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$168,030
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$272,620
Upper end of the middle half
Elkhart-Goshen runs about the same as the Indiana median and ranks 7th of 12 Indiana metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Elkhart-Goshen pay range vs. Indiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Indiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $91,470 | $81,370 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $97,500 | $123,420 | $125,710 |
| Median | $168,030 | $166,650 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $272,620 | $281,220 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $315,690 | $327,980 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $184,070 | $195,140 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Elkhart-Goshen: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Elkhart-Goshen?
The median dentist salary in the Elkhart-Goshen metro area is $168,030, with the middle half earning between $97,500 and $272,620 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $91,470 at the 10th percentile to $315,690 at the 90th.
Is Elkhart-Goshen higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?
Elkhart-Goshen runs about the same as the Indiana state median for dentists. It ranks 7th of 12 Indiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Elkhart-Goshen compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Elkhart-Goshen is about 2% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Elkhart-Goshen area?
BLS estimates 60 dentists were employed in the Elkhart-Goshen metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.59, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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