Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Baton Rouge
The median dentist earns $185,430 a year in the Baton Rouge metro, with the middle half between $102,310 and $269,700.[1]
25th percentile
$102,310
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$185,430
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$269,700
Upper end of the middle half
Baton Rouge runs about 9% higher than the Louisiana median and ranks 2nd of 8 Louisiana metros. It is about 8% higher than the national median.
Baton Rouge pay range vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Louisiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,240 | $80,530 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $102,310 | $101,670 | $125,710 |
| Median | $185,430 | $170,750 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $269,700 | $213,660 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $318,180 | $309,360 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $186,940 | $176,540 | $191,350 |
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1.30
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Dentist salary in Baton Rouge: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Baton Rouge?
The median dentist salary in the Baton Rouge metro area is $185,430, with the middle half earning between $102,310 and $269,700 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $73,240 at the 10th percentile to $318,180 at the 90th.
Is Baton Rouge higher or lower than the rest of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge runs about 9% higher than the Louisiana state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 8 Louisiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Baton Rouge compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Baton Rouge is about 8% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Baton Rouge area?
BLS estimates 430 dentists were employed in the Baton Rouge metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.30, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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