Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Huntington-Ashland
The median dentist earns $168,210 a year in the Huntington-Ashland metro, with the middle half between $104,080 and $221,520.[1]
25th percentile
$104,080
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$168,210
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$221,520
Upper end of the middle half
Huntington-Ashland runs about 1% lower than the West Virginia median and ranks 5th of 6 West Virginia metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Huntington-Ashland pay range vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | West Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,070 | $96,270 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $104,080 | $129,990 | $125,710 |
| Median | $168,210 | $170,370 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $221,520 | $268,400 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $357,490 | $362,930 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $192,260 | $200,640 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Huntington-Ashland: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Huntington-Ashland?
The median dentist salary in the Huntington-Ashland metro area is $168,210, with the middle half earning between $104,080 and $221,520 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $58,070 at the 10th percentile to $357,490 at the 90th.
Is Huntington-Ashland higher or lower than the rest of West Virginia?
Huntington-Ashland runs about 1% lower than the West Virginia state median for dentists. It ranks 5th of 6 West Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Huntington-Ashland compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Huntington-Ashland is about 2% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Huntington-Ashland area?
BLS estimates 70 dentists were employed in the Huntington-Ashland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.66, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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