How much does a dentist make in Louisiana?
$170,800a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Louisiana. That is $82.09 an hour or $14,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.09
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,530Median: $170,800Highest 10%: $309,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,530 | $38.72 | |
| 25th | $101,700 | $48.88 | |
| Median | $170,800 | $82.09 | |
| 75th | $213,700 | $102.72 | |
| 90th | $309,400 | $148.73 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $198,100 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $185,400 |
| Slidell, LA | $181,100 |
| Lafayette, LA | $171,900 |
| Monroe, LA | $161,900 |
| Shreveport, LA | $145,000 |
| Houma, LA | $140,300 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $114,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 19. New Hampshire | $177,500 |
| 20. Florida | $174,900 |
| 21. New Jersey | $171,300 |
| 22. Louisiana | $170,800 |
| 23. West Virginia | $170,400 |
| 24. Michigan | $169,900 |
| 25. Washington | $169,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $82.09 ($170,800 a year).
Do dentists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $170,800 against $171,000 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for dentist pay?
Louisiana ranks 22 of 47 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays dentists the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $198,100 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.