verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dentist Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$178,930/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$86.02/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
1,210
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$205,816 #12 of 47

Dentist pay in Arkansas, explained

Dentists in Arkansas earn a median of $178,930 per year ($86.02 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $99,010, while the most experienced dentists reach about $223,010. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $178,930 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $178,930 is worth about $205,816 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #12 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$99,010
$47.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$178,930
$86.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$223,010
$107.22/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $178,930 $205,816
Tennessee $215,290 $234,342 −$36,360
Missouri $204,960 $225,685 −$26,030
Louisiana $170,750 $193,579 +$8,180
Oklahoma $166,170 $189,167 +$12,760
Texas $162,360 $167,283 +$16,570
Mississippi $143,660 $165,216 +$35,270

Dentist in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do dentists make in Arkansas?

Dentists in Arkansas earn a median of $178,930 per year ($86.02 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay dentists well?

At $178,930, Arkansas pays 5% above the national median for dentists. An estimated 1,210 work in the state.

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