How much does a Dentists, General make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

Dentists, General Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $124,370 -28% vs national

Median hourly $59.79

10th percentile $67,030

90th percentile —

Employed locally 50

National median $172,790

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Dentists, General

Southwest Louisiana

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$67,030

25th

$75,510

50th (median)

$124,370

75th

$211,730

Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

Metro area	Median salary
Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area	$319,140
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$318,010
Anchorage, AK	$233,910
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$233,590
Vermont	$230,990
Alaska	$230,830

Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

Occupation	Median salary
Registered Nurses	$78,190
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$51,310
Pharmacy Technicians	$36,370
Pharmacists	$127,040
Nurse Practitioners	$119,860
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$46,850

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Southwest Louisiana is $59.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $140.43 or more per hour.

Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

The median Dentists, General salary in Southwest Louisiana is 28% below the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Southwest Louisiana?

Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $67,030 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,510.