Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Chattanooga

The median dentist earns $160,620 a year in the Chattanooga metro, with most between $103,990 and $249,420.

25th percentile

$103,990

Entry / lower range

Median

$160,620

The typical pay

75th percentile

$249,420

Experienced / upper range

Chattanooga runs about 25% below the Tennessee median. Versus the national median, it's about 6% below 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 Chattanooga: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Chattanooga?

The median dentist salary in the Chattanooga area is about $160,620, with most earning between $103,990 and $249,420 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Chattanooga higher or lower than the rest of Tennessee?

Chattanooga runs about 25% below the Tennessee state median for dentists.

How does Chattanooga compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Chattanooga is about 6% below average.

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