Dentist, General salary in Mississippi
What dentists, general earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$143,660$69.07 per hour
vs U.S.−16%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$77,620 – $195,110Top 10%: $240,450+
Jobs7400.80× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $238,040 | $114.44 | 280 |
| Jackson, MS | $149,990 | $72.11 | 170 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $135,390 | $65.09 | 120 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $179,800 | $86.44 | 120 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $161,720 | $77.75 | 80 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $132,390 | $63.65 | 70 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $179,800 | $86.44 | 60 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $166,640 | $80.12 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Dentist, General pay in similar states
South Carolina · $158,640 South Dakota · $158,140 Illinois · $156,110 New Mexico · $155,260 Kentucky · $134,160 Utah · $133,320
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Mississippi?
Dentists, General in Mississippi earned a median of $143,660 a year ($69.07 an hour) in May 2025, 16% less than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $77,620 to $195,110.
Where in Mississippi do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, 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.