Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Monroe
The median dentist earns $161,930 a year in the Monroe metro, with the middle half between $94,300 and $210,490.[1]
25th percentile
$94,300
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$161,930
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$210,490
Upper end of the middle half
Monroe runs about 5% lower than the Louisiana median and ranks 5th of 8 Louisiana metros. It is about 5% lower than the national median.
Monroe pay range vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Louisiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,820 | $80,530 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $94,300 | $101,670 | $125,710 |
| Median | $161,930 | $170,750 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $210,490 | $213,660 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $251,540 | $309,360 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $159,920 | $176,540 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Monroe: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Monroe?
The median dentist salary in the Monroe metro area is $161,930, with the middle half earning between $94,300 and $210,490 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $81,820 at the 10th percentile to $251,540 at the 90th.
Is Monroe higher or lower than the rest of Louisiana?
Monroe runs about 5% lower than the Louisiana state median for dentists. It ranks 5th of 8 Louisiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Monroe compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Monroe is about 5% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Monroe area?
BLS estimates 80 dentists were employed in the Monroe metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.16, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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