Dentist, General salary in Tennessee
What dentists, general earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$215,290$103.51 per hour
vs U.S.+26%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$133,710 – $269,120Top 10%: $311,900+
Jobs2,2000.84× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $215,290 | $103.51 | 1,170 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $238,040 | $114.44 | 280 |
| Knoxville, TN | $157,900 | $75.92 | 220 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $160,620 | $77.22 | 190 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $173,810 | $83.56 | 90 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $206,000 | $99.04 | 60 |
| Johnson City, TN | $182,660 | $87.82 | 50 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $163,980 | $78.84 | 40 |
| Cleveland, TN | $122,910 | $59.09 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Dentist, General pay in similar states
North Dakota · $220,660 Minnesota · $219,200 Oregon · $211,690 Maine · $209,200 North Carolina · $207,000 Georgia · $206,760
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Tennessee?
Dentists, General in Tennessee earned a median of $215,290 a year ($103.51 an hour) in May 2025, 26% more than the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $133,710 to $269,120.
Where in Tennessee do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, 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.