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Dentists (General) Salary in Louisiana

Dentists (General) in Louisiana earn a median of $170,750 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$170,750
vs. U.S. median
0% ($170,950)
Rank among states
22 of 47
Jobs in the state
1,500

Pay range in Louisiana

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,530; the top 10% earn over $309,360. Nationally the range is $86,250 to $319,630.

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Dentists (General) pay in Louisiana

How much do dentists (general) make in Louisiana?

The median is $170,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,530 and the top 10% earn over $309,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Louisiana a good state for dentists (general)?

On pay alone it ranks 22 of 47 (0% 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