Dentists, General Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #44 of 47 · MS
22% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $149,300 ≈ $72/hr
Median annual salary $143,660
Employment 740
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $59,700P25 $77,620 Median $143,660P75 $195,110P90 $240,450
About 80% of dentists, generals in Mississippi earn between $59,700 and $240,450. 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 Mississippi is $149,300, about 22% below the U.S. average ($191,350). That works out to roughly $72/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $179,800 | $179,890 | 120 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $179,800 | $158,200 | 60 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $166,640 | $160,880 | 50 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $161,720 | $163,820 | 80 |
| Jackson, MS | $149,990 | $136,240 | 170 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $135,390 | $121,620 | 120 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $132,390 | $131,000 | 70 |