Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Muncie
The median dentist earns $190,750 a year in the Muncie metro, with the middle half between $135,810 and $305,800.[1]
25th percentile
$135,810
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$190,750
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$305,800
Upper end of the middle half
Muncie runs about 14% higher than the Indiana median and ranks 3rd of 12 Indiana metros. It is about 12% higher than the national median.
Muncie pay range vs. Indiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Indiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,650 | $81,370 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $135,810 | $123,420 | $125,710 |
| Median | $190,750 | $166,650 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $305,800 | $281,220 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $319,160 | $327,980 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $212,530 | $195,140 | $191,350 |
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1.23
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Dentist salary in Muncie: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Muncie?
The median dentist salary in the Muncie metro area is $190,750, with the middle half earning between $135,810 and $305,800 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $96,650 at the 10th percentile to $319,160 at the 90th.
Is Muncie higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?
Muncie runs about 14% higher than the Indiana state median for dentists. It ranks 3rd of 12 Indiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Muncie compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Muncie is about 12% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Muncie area?
BLS estimates 40 dentists were employed in the Muncie metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.23, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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