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

Dentist Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$166,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$80.12/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
2,300
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$178,562 #21 of 47

Dentist pay in Indiana, explained

Dentists in Indiana earn a median of $166,650 per year ($80.12 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $81,370, while the most experienced dentists reach about $327,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $166,650 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $166,650 is worth about $178,562 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #21 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

See the full Dentist Real Pay Index arrow_forward

Dentist pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$81,370
$39.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$166,650
$80.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$327,980
$157.68/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $166,650 $178,562
Michigan $169,930 $176,611 −$3,280
Ohio $167,410 $180,449 −$760
Illinois $156,110 $156,176 +$10,540
Kentucky $134,160 $148,804 +$32,490

Dentist in Indiana: FAQ

How much do dentists make in Indiana?

Dentists in Indiana earn a median of $166,650 per year ($80.12 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does Indiana pay dentists well?

At $166,650, Indiana pays 3% below the national median for dentists. An estimated 2,300 work in the state.

Dentist salary in other states

All 47 states ranked arrow_forward

Related careers in Indiana