Dentists, General Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #11 of 47 · TN
10.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $210,700 ≈ $101/hr
Median annual salary $215,290
Employment 2,200
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $84,360P25 $133,710 Median $215,290P75 $269,120P90 $311,900
About 80% of dentists, generals in Tennessee earn between $84,360 and $311,900. 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 Tennessee is $210,700, about 10.1% above the U.S. average ($191,350). That works out to roughly $101/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $238,040 | $208,090 | 280 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $215,290 | $228,100 | 1,170 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $206,000 | $206,530 | 60 |
| Johnson City, TN | $182,660 | $190,040 | 50 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $173,810 | $189,290 | 90 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $163,980 | $185,240 | 40 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $160,620 | $181,120 | 190 |
| Knoxville, TN | $157,900 | $174,200 | 220 |