Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dentist Salary in Knoxville

The median dentist earns $157,900 a year in the Knoxville metro, with most between $106,570 and $251,560.

25th percentile

$106,570

Entry / lower range

Median

$157,900

The typical pay

75th percentile

$251,560

Experienced / upper range

Knoxville runs about 27% below the Tennessee median. Versus the national median, it's about 8% 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 Knoxville: FAQ

What is the average dentist salary in Knoxville?

The median dentist salary in the Knoxville area is about $157,900, with most earning between $106,570 and $251,560 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Knoxville higher or lower than the rest of Tennessee?

Knoxville runs about 27% below the Tennessee state median for dentists.

How does Knoxville compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dentist pay in Knoxville is about 8% below average.

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