Dentists, General Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #35 of 47 · LA
7.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $176,540 ≈ $85/hr
Median annual salary $170,750
Employment 1,500
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $80,530P25 $101,670 Median $170,750P75 $213,660P90 $309,360
About 80% of dentists, generals in Louisiana earn between $80,530 and $309,360. 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 Louisiana is $176,540, about 7.7% below the U.S. average ($191,350). That works out to roughly $85/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $198,050 | $188,460 | 270 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $185,430 | $186,940 | 430 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $181,080 | $179,110 | 120 |
| Lafayette, LA | $171,860 | $170,020 | 190 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $166,730 | $180,950 | 50 |
| Monroe, LA | $161,930 | $159,920 | 80 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $160,240 | $173,160 | 30 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $145,030 | $157,500 | 120 |