Dentist, General salary in Louisiana
What dentists, general earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$170,750$82.09 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$101,670 – $213,660Top 10%: $309,360+
Jobs1,5000.97× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $185,430 | $89.15 | 430 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $198,050 | $95.22 | 270 |
| Lafayette, LA | $171,860 | $82.63 | 190 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $145,030 | $69.73 | 120 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $181,080 | $87.06 | 120 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $114,470 | $55.03 | 90 |
| Monroe, LA | $161,930 | $77.85 | 80 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $166,730 | $80.16 | 50 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $140,330 | $67.47 | 40 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $160,240 | $77.04 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Dentist, General pay in similar states
New Jersey · $171,330 West Virginia · $170,370 Michigan · $169,930 Washington · $169,730 Maryland · $168,500 Hawaii · $167,820
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Louisiana?
Dentists, General in Louisiana earned a median of $170,750 a year ($82.09 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $101,670 to $213,660.
Where in Louisiana do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $198,050.
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.