DOL Median (Tennessee)
$131,931
vs National
+1.5%
National: $130,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$146,102
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$131,931
+1.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$130,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dentists, General in Tennessee earns $131,931 in nominal terms, which is 1.5% above the national average of $130,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $146,102 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AJ & ASSOCIATES DENTAL PC | $156,000 | 21 |
| CLARKSVILLE FAMILY DENTISTRY, PLLC | $156,000 | 1 |
| B & B DENTAL, LLC | $156,000 | 1 |
| CLARKSVILLE MODERN DENTISTRY, PC | $145,059 | 1 |
| Meharry Medical College | $138,861 | 1 |
| Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority | $125,000 | 3 |
| CHATTANOOGA-HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | $125,000 | 4 |
| CLARKSVILLE DENTAL SPA PLLC | $115,544 | 2 |
| BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - MEMPHIS | $99,216 | 1 |
| ANDREW KIM DDS | $85,488 | 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 Tennessee
Surgeons, All Other · $450,000Physicians, All Other · $275,000Pediatricians, General · $249,600Chief Executives · $200,000Dentists, All Other Specialists · $166,400Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Dentists, General make in Tennessee?
The median Dentists, General salary in Tennessee is $131,931 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Dentists, General?
A Dentists, General in Tennessee earns 1.5% more than the national median of $130,000, or $146,102 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.