How much does a dentist make in Arkansas?
$178,900a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Arkansas. That is $86.02 an hour or $14,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $86.02
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,010Median: $178,900Highest 10%: $223,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,010 | $47.60 | |
| 25th | $127,500 | $61.32 | |
| Median | $178,900 | $86.02 | |
| 75th | $209,700 | $100.83 | |
| 90th | $223,000 | $107.22 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $238,000 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $179,900 |
| Little Rock, AR | $172,300 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $169,900 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $165,100 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $161,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 15. Massachusetts | $181,600 |
| 16. Iowa | $181,500 |
| 17. Nebraska | $179,800 |
| 18. Arkansas | $178,900 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $177,500 |
| 20. Florida | $174,900 |
| 21. New Jersey | $171,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $86.02 ($178,900 a year).
Do dentists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
Yes: $178,900 against $171,000 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Arkansas rank for dentist pay?
Arkansas ranks 18 of 47 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays dentists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $238,000 a year.
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.