Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Hattiesburg
The median dentist earns $132,390 a year in the Hattiesburg metro, with the middle half between $77,720 and $177,620.[1]
25th percentile
$77,720
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$132,390
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$177,620
Upper end of the middle half
Hattiesburg runs about 8% lower than the Mississippi median and ranks 4th of 4 Mississippi metros. It is about 23% lower than the national median.
Hattiesburg pay range vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Mississippi annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,960 | $59,700 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $77,720 | $77,620 | $125,710 |
| Median | $132,390 | $143,660 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $177,620 | $195,110 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $216,010 | $240,450 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $131,000 | $149,300 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Hattiesburg: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Hattiesburg?
The median dentist salary in the Hattiesburg metro area is $132,390, with the middle half earning between $77,720 and $177,620 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $56,960 at the 10th percentile to $216,010 at the 90th.
Is Hattiesburg higher or lower than the rest of Mississippi?
Hattiesburg runs about 8% lower than the Mississippi state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 4 Mississippi metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Hattiesburg compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Hattiesburg is about 23% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Hattiesburg area?
BLS estimates 70 dentists were employed in the Hattiesburg 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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