How much does a dentist make in Kentucky?
$134,200a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Kentucky. That is $64.50 an hour or $11,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.50
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,820Median: $134,200Highest 10%: $344,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,820 | $21.55 | |
| 25th | $103,700 | $49.87 | |
| Median | $134,200 | $64.50 | |
| 75th | $165,200 | $79.41 | |
| 90th | $344,000 | $165.40 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $206,100 |
| Huntington, WV | $168,200 |
| Clarksville, TN | $164,000 |
| Louisville, KY | $151,400 |
| Lexington, KY | $115,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 41. Illinois | $156,100 |
| 42. New Mexico | $155,300 |
| 43. Mississippi | $143,700 |
| 44. Kentucky | $134,200 |
| 45. Utah | $133,300 |
| 46. Idaho | $124,200 |
| 47. Wyoming | $123,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $64.50 ($134,200 a year).
Do dentists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $134,200 against $171,000 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for dentist pay?
Kentucky ranks 44 of 47 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays dentists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $206,100 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.