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Dentists (General) Salary in Kentucky

Dentists (General) in Kentucky earn a median of $134,160 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$134,160
vs. U.S. median
−22% ($170,950)
Rank among states
44 of 47
Jobs in the state
790

Pay range in Kentucky

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,820; the top 10% earn over $344,040. Nationally the range is $86,250 to $319,630.

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Dentists (General) pay in Kentucky

How much do dentists (general) make in Kentucky?

The median is $134,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,820 and the top 10% earn over $344,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Kentucky a good state for dentists (general)?

On pay alone it ranks 44 of 47 (−22% vs. the national median of $170,950). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses