Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Lexington-Fayette
The median dentist earns $114,990 a year in the Lexington-Fayette metro, with the middle half between $85,020 and $155,580.[1]
25th percentile
$85,020
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$114,990
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$155,580
Upper end of the middle half
Lexington-Fayette runs about 14% lower than the Kentucky median and ranks 5th of 5 Kentucky metros. It is about 33% lower than the national median.
Lexington-Fayette pay range vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Kentucky annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,060 | $44,820 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $85,020 | $103,720 | $125,710 |
| Median | $114,990 | $134,160 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $155,580 | $165,180 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $164,380 | $344,040 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $128,490 | $157,630 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Lexington-Fayette: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Lexington-Fayette?
The median dentist salary in the Lexington-Fayette metro area is $114,990, with the middle half earning between $85,020 and $155,580 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $56,060 at the 10th percentile to $164,380 at the 90th.
Is Lexington-Fayette higher or lower than the rest of Kentucky?
Lexington-Fayette runs about 14% lower than the Kentucky state median for dentists. It ranks 5th of 5 Kentucky metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lexington-Fayette compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Lexington-Fayette is about 33% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Lexington-Fayette area?
BLS estimates 160 dentists were employed in the Lexington-Fayette metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.72, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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