DOL Median (Kentucky)
$123,390
vs National
-5.1%
National: $130,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$132,820
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$123,390
-5.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$130,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dentists, General in Kentucky earns $123,390 in nominal terms, which is 5.1% below the national average of $130,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $132,820 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MORTENSON DENTAL HOLDINGS, INC | $220,000 | 2 |
| COMMUNITY CARE OF KENTUCKY, INC. | $169,000 | 2 |
| MORTENSON FAMILIY DENTAL HOLDINGS, INC. | $161,866 | 1 |
| MORTENSON FAMILY DENTAL HOLDINGS, INC. | $140,712 | 9 |
| JOHN W IHNEN DMD LLC | $136,500 | 2 |
| FAMILY DYNAMICS LLC | $135,200 | 4 |
| KTY DENTAL PSC | $130,000 | 2 |
| JOEL M COST DDS PLLC | $130,000 | 1 |
| KOOL SMILES, P.C. | $130,000 | 149 |
| DENTAL SERVICES OF KENTUCKY PSC | $127,400 | 1 |
| UDC OF WEST CHESTER LLC | $110,000 | 1 |
| University of Louisville | $95,000 | 1 |
| SMALL SMILES OF LOUISVILLE, P.S.C. | $94,682 | 1 |
| DAILY DENTURE & DENTAL SERVICES | $90,000 | 2 |
| University of Kentucky | $90,000 | 15 |
| Bich Le | N/A | 3 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Dentists, General
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How much does a Dentists, General make in Kentucky?
The median Dentists, General salary in Kentucky is $123,390 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Dentists, General?
A Dentists, General in Kentucky earns 5.1% less than the national median of $130,000, or $132,820 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.