Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in New Orleans-Metairie
The median dentist earns $198,050 a year in the New Orleans-Metairie metro, with the middle half between $112,140 and $207,700.[1]
25th percentile
$112,140
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$198,050
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$207,700
Upper end of the middle half
New Orleans-Metairie runs about 16% higher than the Louisiana median and ranks 1st of 8 Louisiana metros. It is about 16% higher than the national median.
New Orleans-Metairie pay range vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Louisiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,880 | $80,530 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $112,140 | $101,670 | $125,710 |
| Median | $198,050 | $170,750 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $207,700 | $213,660 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $323,930 | $309,360 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $188,460 | $176,540 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in New Orleans-Metairie: FAQ
How much do dentists make in New Orleans-Metairie?
The median dentist salary in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area is $198,050, with the middle half earning between $112,140 and $207,700 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $101,880 at the 10th percentile to $323,930 at the 90th.
Is New Orleans-Metairie higher or lower than the rest of Louisiana?
New Orleans-Metairie runs about 16% higher than the Louisiana state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 8 Louisiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does New Orleans-Metairie compare nationally?
Dentist pay in New Orleans-Metairie is about 16% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the New Orleans-Metairie area?
BLS estimates 270 dentists were employed in the New Orleans-Metairie metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.75, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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