Dentists, General Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Louisiana
Dentists, General in Louisiana earn a median salary of $163,373 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.4% vs the national median of $172,790. An estimated 1,150 dentists, general are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $95,180 to $208,050 depending on location.
$163,373
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$208,050
Highest paying metro
$95,180
Lowest paying metro
1,150
Employed in Louisiana
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Dentists, General salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $208,050 | $140,230 | $208,050 | 310 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $189,390 | $126,620 | — | 240 |
| Slidell, LA | $181,080 | $105,570 | $213,660 | 120 |
| Monroe, LA | $174,110 | $104,560 | $210,340 | 60 |
| Shreveport, LA | $171,550 | $108,830 | — | 110 |
| Houma, LA | $168,510 | $96,080 | — | 40 |
| Lafayette, LA | $161,250 | $112,980 | $205,670 | 120 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $160,240 | $92,020 | $246,070 | 30 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $124,370 | $75,510 | $211,730 | 50 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $95,180 | $84,600 | $175,020 | 70 |