Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County
The median dentist earns $151,420 a year in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro, with the middle half between $107,870 and $215,760.[1]
25th percentile
$107,870
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$151,420
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$215,760
Upper end of the middle half
Louisville/Jefferson County runs about 13% higher than the Kentucky median and ranks 4th of 5 Kentucky metros. It is about 11% lower than the national median.
Louisville/Jefferson County pay range vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Kentucky annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,240 | $44,820 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $107,870 | $103,720 | $125,710 |
| Median | $151,420 | $134,160 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $215,760 | $165,180 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $304,930 | $344,040 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $168,180 | $157,630 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Louisville/Jefferson County: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Louisville/Jefferson County?
The median dentist salary in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area is $151,420, with the middle half earning between $107,870 and $215,760 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $75,240 at the 10th percentile to $304,930 at the 90th.
Is Louisville/Jefferson County higher or lower than the rest of Kentucky?
Louisville/Jefferson County runs about 13% higher than the Kentucky state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 5 Kentucky metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Louisville/Jefferson County compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Louisville/Jefferson County is about 11% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Louisville/Jefferson County area?
BLS estimates 230 dentists were employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.41, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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