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How much does a dentist make in Arkansas?

$232,700a year

Median yearly pay for dentists in Arkansas. That is $111.89 an hour or $19,390 a month.

Hourly
$111.89
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among states
7 of 19
Jobs in the state
40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $169,300Median: $232,700Highest 10%: $302,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$169,300$81.38
25th$193,900$93.20
Median$232,700$111.89
75th$270,000$129.80
90th$302,300$145.35

Cities in Arkansas

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

No city data for this job.
Salaries for every job in Arkansas

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for dentists.

4. South Carolina$246,800
5. Arizona$244,200
6. West Virginia$235,400
7. Arkansas$232,700
8. California$230,700
9. Missouri$230,100
10. Michigan$229,200
Dentist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist make an hour in Arkansas?

The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $111.89 ($232,700 a year).

Do dentists make more in Arkansas than the national average?

Yes: $232,700 against $225,000 nationally, 3% more.

Where does Arkansas rank for dentist pay?

Arkansas ranks 7 of 19 states.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.