How much does a dentist make in Tennessee?
$215,300a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Tennessee. That is $103.50 an hour or $17,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $103.50
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,360Median: $215,300Highest 10%: $311,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,360 | $40.56 | |
| 25th | $133,700 | $64.28 | |
| Median | $215,300 | $103.50 | |
| 75th | $269,100 | $129.38 | |
| 90th | $311,900 | $149.95 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $238,000 |
| Nashville, TN | $215,300 |
| Johnson City, TN | $182,700 |
| Kingsport, TN | $173,800 |
| Clarksville, TN | $164,000 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $160,600 |
| Knoxville, TN | $157,900 |
| Cleveland, TN | $122,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 1. Alaska | $231,000 |
| 2. North Dakota | $220,700 |
| 3. Minnesota | $219,200 |
| 4. Tennessee | $215,300 |
| 5. Oregon | $211,700 |
| 6. Maine | $209,200 |
| 7. North Carolina | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $103.50 ($215,300 a year).
Do dentists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $215,300 against $171,000 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for dentist pay?
Tennessee ranks 4 of 47 states.
Which city in Tennessee 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.