Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Clarksville
The median dentist earns $163,980 a year in the Clarksville metro, with the middle half between $102,780 and $244,420.[1]
25th percentile
$102,780
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$163,980
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$244,420
Upper end of the middle half
Clarksville runs about 24% lower than the Tennessee median and ranks 5th of 8 Tennessee metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Clarksville pay range vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Tennessee annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,610 | $84,360 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $102,780 | $133,710 | $125,710 |
| Median | $163,980 | $215,290 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $244,420 | $269,120 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $321,260 | $311,900 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $185,240 | $210,700 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Clarksville: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Clarksville?
The median dentist salary in the Clarksville metro area is $163,980, with the middle half earning between $102,780 and $244,420 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $78,610 at the 10th percentile to $321,260 at the 90th.
Is Clarksville higher or lower than the rest of Tennessee?
Clarksville runs about 24% lower than the Tennessee state median for dentists. It ranks 5th of 8 Tennessee metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Clarksville compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Clarksville is about 4% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Clarksville area?
BLS estimates 40 dentists were employed in the Clarksville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.53, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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