Dentists, General Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Kentucky
Dentists, General in Kentucky earn a median salary of $137,187 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.6% vs the national median of $172,790. An estimated 720 dentists, general are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $99,990 to $159,460 depending on location.
$137,187
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$159,460
Highest paying metro
$99,990
Lowest paying metro
720
Employed in Kentucky
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Dentists, General
inDentists, General salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $159,460 | $115,010 | — | 300 |
| West Kentucky | $152,150 | $91,860 | — | 60 |
| Lexington, KY | $149,990 | $111,810 | $180,010 | 120 |
| East Kentucky | $135,640 | $74,490 | — | 30 |
| South Central Kentucky | $125,890 | $74,490 | — | 90 |
| Central Kentucky | $99,990 | $99,990 | $177,000 | 120 |