How much does a dentist make in Atlanta?
$222,700a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $107.06 an hour or $18,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $107.06
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 1,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,590Median: $222,700Highest 10%: $373,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,590 | $45.00 | |
| 25th | $167,200 | $80.38 | |
| Median | $222,700 | $107.06 | |
| 75th | $229,100 | $110.13 | |
| 90th | $373,400 | $179.53 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| Gainesville, GA | $210,400 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $201,700 |
| Columbus, GA | $196,300 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $160,600 |
| Augusta, GA | $153,500 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $107.06 ($222,700 a year).
Do dentists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $222,700 against $171,000 nationally, 30% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $206,800, so Atlanta pays 8% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for dentist pay?
7 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $93,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $373,400 or more.
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.