DOL Median (Louisiana)
$120,000
vs National
-7.7%
National: $130,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$131,435
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$120,000
-7.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$130,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dentists, General in Louisiana earns $120,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.7% below the national average of $130,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $131,435 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Louisiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| David M. Vieth, D.D.S., A Professional Corporation | $206,250 | 3 |
| WINN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC | $155,000 | 2 |
| EXCEPTIONAL DENTAL OF LOUISIANA | $120,000 | 1 |
| LSU Health Sciences Center- Shreveport | $56,911 | 2 |
| DAVID RAINES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Dentists, General
FINKSBURG, MD · $468,000Sartell, MI · $416,000Huntington, NE · $260,000Littleton, NE · $260,000HUMMELS WHARF, PA · $250,000Top-Paying Roles in Louisiana
Cardiologists · $445,000Orthodontists · $351,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $292,200Pediatricians, General · $285,000Physicians, All Other · $280,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Dentists, General make in Louisiana?
The median Dentists, General salary in Louisiana is $120,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Dentists, General?
A Dentists, General in Louisiana earns 7.7% less than the national median of $130,000, or $131,435 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.