Dentist, General salary in Arkansas
What dentists, general earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$178,930$86.02 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$127,540 – $209,720Top 10%: $223,010+
Jobs1,2101.16× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $179,940 | $86.51 | 410 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $238,040 | $114.44 | 280 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $172,250 | $82.81 | 240 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $166,100 | $79.86 | 130 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $165,060 | $79.36 | 100 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $181,570 | $87.29 | 70 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $161,820 | $77.80 | 60 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $169,850 | $81.66 | 60 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $201,390 | $96.82 | 60 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $180,990 | $87.02 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Dentist, General pay in similar states
New York · $183,060 Massachusetts · $181,600 Iowa · $181,520 Nebraska · $179,750 New Hampshire · $177,480 Florida · $174,900
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Registered Nurses · $78,940 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,660 Nursing Assistants · $34,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $56,620 Medical Assistants · $37,760 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,680 Physicians, All Other · $136,880 Nurse Practitioners · $125,660 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,670 Dental Assistants · $42,830 Pharmacists · $136,060 Physical Therapists · $99,010
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Arkansas?
Dentists, General in Arkansas earned a median of $178,930 a year ($86.02 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $127,540 to $209,720.
Where in Arkansas do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $238,040.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.