Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Columbia

The median dentist earns $228,820 a year in the Columbia metro, with most between $158,650 and $310,840.

25th percentile

$158,650

Entry / lower range

Median

$228,820

The typical pay

75th percentile

$310,840

Experienced / upper range

Columbia runs about 44% above the South Carolina median. Versus the national median, it's about 34% above average.

Note: BLS figures reflect employed dentists. Many dentists own their practices, and owner earnings aren't included — which can make high-ownership areas read lower than you'd expect.

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Dentist salary in Columbia: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Columbia?

The median dentist salary in the Columbia area is about $228,820, with most earning between $158,650 and $310,840 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Columbia higher or lower than the rest of South Carolina?

Columbia runs about 44% above the South Carolina state median for dentists.

How does Columbia compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Columbia is about 34% above average.

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