Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
The median dentist earns $215,290 a year in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro, with the middle half between $157,320 and $269,120.[1]
25th percentile
$157,320
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$215,290
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$269,120
Upper end of the middle half
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin runs about the same as the Tennessee median and ranks 2nd of 8 Tennessee metros. It is about 26% higher than the national median.
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin pay range vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Tennessee annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $128,100 | $84,360 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $157,320 | $133,710 | $125,710 |
| Median | $215,290 | $215,290 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $269,120 | $269,120 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $340,780 | $311,900 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $228,100 | $210,700 | $191,350 |
1,170
1.06
1.33
For dental pros in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
Build a free resume and get matched to practices that fit you.
Dentist salary in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin?
The median dentist salary in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area is $215,290, with the middle half earning between $157,320 and $269,120 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $128,100 at the 10th percentile to $340,780 at the 90th.
Is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin higher or lower than the rest of Tennessee?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin runs about the same as the Tennessee state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 8 Tennessee metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin is about 26% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area?
BLS estimates 1,170 dentists were employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.33, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Tennessee metros