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

Dentist Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$143,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$69.07/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
740
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$165,216 #33 of 47

Dentist pay in Mississippi, explained

Dentists in Mississippi earn a median of $143,660 per year ($69.07 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $59,700, while the most experienced dentists reach about $240,450. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $143,660 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $143,660 is worth about $165,216 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #33 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,700
$28.70/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$143,660
$69.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$240,450
$115.60/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $143,660 $165,216
Tennessee $215,290 $234,342 −$71,630
Arkansas $178,930 $205,816 −$35,270
Louisiana $170,750 $193,579 −$27,090

Dentist in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do dentists make in Mississippi?

Dentists in Mississippi earn a median of $143,660 per year ($69.07 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay dentists well?

At $143,660, Mississippi pays 16% below the national median for dentists. An estimated 740 work in the state.

Dentist salary in other states

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