Dentists, General Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Tennessee
Dentists, General in Tennessee earn a median salary of $162,878 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.7% vs the national median of $172,790. An estimated 1,450 dentists, general are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $128,910 to $217,760 depending on location.
$162,878
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$217,760
Highest paying metro
$128,910
Lowest paying metro
1,450
Employed in Tennessee
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Dentists, General
inDentists, General salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City, TN | $217,760 | $124,800 | — | 60 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $175,810 | $104,860 | $233,990 | 230 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $167,720 | $127,880 | $194,740 | 60 |
| Cleveland, TN | $165,890 | $106,710 | $223,340 | 30 |
| North Central Tennessee | $164,730 | $121,260 | $179,010 | 30 |
| Nashville, TN | $156,260 | $138,820 | $204,090 | 590 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $147,590 | $113,630 | $227,310 | 160 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $141,230 | $119,990 | $223,600 | 50 |
| Knoxville, TN | $128,910 | $98,020 | $170,990 | 240 |