Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Jackson
The median dentist earns $149,990 a year in the Jackson metro, with the middle half between $71,180 and $178,650.[1]
25th percentile
$71,180
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$149,990
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$178,650
Upper end of the middle half
Jackson runs about 4% higher than the Mississippi median and ranks 2nd of 4 Mississippi metros. It is about 12% lower than the national median.
Jackson pay range vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Mississippi annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,920 | $59,700 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $71,180 | $77,620 | $125,710 |
| Median | $149,990 | $143,660 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $178,650 | $195,110 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $195,110 | $240,450 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $136,240 | $149,300 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Jackson: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Jackson?
The median dentist salary in the Jackson metro area is $149,990, with the middle half earning between $71,180 and $178,650 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $56,920 at the 10th percentile to $195,110 at the 90th.
Is Jackson higher or lower than the rest of Mississippi?
Jackson runs about 4% higher than the Mississippi state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 4 Mississippi metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Jackson compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Jackson is about 12% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Jackson area?
BLS estimates 170 dentists were employed in the Jackson metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.81, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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