Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Memphis
The median dentist earns $238,040 a year in the Memphis metro, with the middle half between $135,830 and $273,390.[1]
25th percentile
$135,830
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$238,040
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$273,390
Upper end of the middle half
Memphis runs about 11% higher than the Tennessee median and ranks 1st of 8 Tennessee metros. It is about 39% higher than the national median.
Memphis pay range vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Tennessee annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,420 | $84,360 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $135,830 | $133,710 | $125,710 |
| Median | $238,040 | $215,290 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $273,390 | $269,120 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $276,050 | $311,900 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $208,090 | $210,700 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Memphis: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Memphis?
The median dentist salary in the Memphis metro area is $238,040, with the middle half earning between $135,830 and $273,390 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $72,420 at the 10th percentile to $276,050 at the 90th.
Is Memphis higher or lower than the rest of Tennessee?
Memphis runs about 11% higher than the Tennessee state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 8 Tennessee metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Memphis compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Memphis is about 39% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Memphis area?
BLS estimates 280 dentists were employed in the Memphis metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.58, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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