Dentist, General salary in Indiana
What dentists, general earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$166,650$80.12 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$123,420 – $281,220Top 10%: $327,980+
Jobs2,3000.90× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $156,100 | $75.05 | 5,910 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $166,120 | $79.87 | 1,020 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $206,100 | $99.09 | 380 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $151,420 | $72.80 | 230 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $183,590 | $88.27 | 120 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $161,120 | $77.46 | 120 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $173,140 | $83.24 | 100 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $177,280 | $85.23 | 100 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $171,570 | $82.49 | 100 |
| Evansville, IN | $225,620 | $108.47 | 70 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $168,030 | $80.78 | 60 |
| Bloomington, IN | $163,400 | $78.56 | 40 |
| Kokomo, IN | $174,240 | $83.77 | 40 |
| Muncie, IN | $190,750 | $91.71 | 40 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $156,210 | $75.10 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Dentist, General pay in similar states
Hawaii · $167,820 Ohio · $167,410 Montana · $167,200 Colorado · $166,240 Oklahoma · $166,170 California · $165,950
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Indiana?
Dentists, General in Indiana earned a median of $166,650 a year ($80.12 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $123,420 to $281,220.
Where in Indiana do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Evansville, IN at $225,620.
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.