Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Lake Charles
The median dentist earns $114,470 a year in the Lake Charles metro, with the middle half between $97,870 and $181,550.[1]
25th percentile
$97,870
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$114,470
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$181,550
Upper end of the middle half
Lake Charles runs about 33% lower than the Louisiana median and ranks 8th of 8 Louisiana metros. It is about 33% lower than the national median.
Lake Charles pay range vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Louisiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,840 | $80,530 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $97,870 | $101,670 | $125,710 |
| Median | $114,470 | $170,750 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $181,550 | $213,660 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $263,990 | $309,360 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $148,680 | $176,540 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Lake Charles: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Lake Charles?
The median dentist salary in the Lake Charles metro area is $114,470, with the middle half earning between $97,870 and $181,550 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $66,840 at the 10th percentile to $263,990 at the 90th.
Is Lake Charles higher or lower than the rest of Louisiana?
Lake Charles runs about 33% lower than the Louisiana state median for dentists. It ranks 8th of 8 Louisiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lake Charles compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles area?
BLS estimates 90 dentists were employed in the Lake Charles metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.06, so the role is close to the national average.
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