How much does a dentist make in Mississippi?
$143,700a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Mississippi. That is $69.07 an hour or $11,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.07
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,700Median: $143,700Highest 10%: $240,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,700 | $28.70 | |
| 25th | $77,620 | $37.32 | |
| Median | $143,700 | $69.07 | |
| 75th | $195,100 | $93.80 | |
| 90th | $240,500 | $115.60 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $238,000 |
| Jackson, MS | $150,000 |
| Gulfport, MS | $135,400 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $132,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 40. South Dakota | $158,100 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $69.07 ($143,700 a year).
Do dentists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $143,700 against $171,000 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for dentist pay?
Mississippi ranks 43 of 47 states.
Which city in Mississippi 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.