Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dentist Salary in New Orleans-Metairie
The median dentist earns $198,050 a year in the New Orleans-Metairie metro, with most between $112,140 and $207,700.
25th percentile
$112,140
Entry / lower range
Median
$198,050
The typical pay
75th percentile
$207,700
Experienced / upper range
New Orleans-Metairie runs about 16% above the Louisiana median. Versus the national median, it's about 16% above average.
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Dentist salary in New Orleans-Metairie: FAQ
What is the average dentist salary in New Orleans-Metairie?
The median dentist salary in the New Orleans-Metairie area is about $198,050, with most earning between $112,140 and $207,700 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is New Orleans-Metairie higher or lower than the rest of Louisiana?
New Orleans-Metairie runs about 16% above the Louisiana state median for dentists.
How does New Orleans-Metairie compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dentist pay in New Orleans-Metairie is about 16% above average.
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