Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Lafayette
The median dentist earns $171,860 a year in the Lafayette metro, with the middle half between $95,140 and $174,990.[1]
25th percentile
$95,140
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$171,860
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$174,990
Upper end of the middle half
Lafayette runs about the same as the Louisiana median and ranks 4th of 8 Louisiana metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Lafayette pay range vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Louisiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $94,020 | $80,530 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $95,140 | $101,670 | $125,710 |
| Median | $171,860 | $170,750 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $174,990 | $213,660 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $296,330 | $309,360 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $170,020 | $176,540 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Lafayette: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Lafayette?
The median dentist salary in the Lafayette metro area is $171,860, with the middle half earning between $95,140 and $174,990 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $94,020 at the 10th percentile to $296,330 at the 90th.
Is Lafayette higher or lower than the rest of Louisiana?
Lafayette runs about the same as the Louisiana state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 8 Louisiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lafayette compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Lafayette is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Lafayette area?
BLS estimates 190 dentists were employed in the Lafayette metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.32, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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