Dentists, General Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #43 of 47 · KY
17.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $157,630 ≈ $76/hr
Median annual salary $134,160
Employment 790
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,820P25 $103,720 Median $134,160P75 $165,180P90 $344,040
About 80% of dentists, generals in Kentucky earn between $44,820 and $344,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dentists, general salary in Kentucky is $157,630, about 17.6% below the U.S. average ($191,350). That works out to roughly $76/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $161,620 | $178,940 | 40 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $151,420 | $168,180 | 230 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $130,000 | $164,110 | 90 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $130,000 | $146,430 | 50 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $114,990 | $128,490 | 160 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $103,720 | $106,530 | 100 |