Dentists, General salary
in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
Dentists, General in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro earn a median of $215,290 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,170 jobs (May 2025). That is 26% above the U.S. median of $170,950 and in line with the TN statewide median of $215,290. It ranks #9 of 92 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,170 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Dentists, General salary in Nashville?
The BLS median is $215,290 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,170 jobs pay between $157,320 and $269,120. The 10th percentile is $128,100 and the 90th is $340,780.
Is Nashville a high-paying metro for Dentists, General?
That is 26% above the U.S. median of $170,950 and in line with the TN statewide median of $215,290. It ranks #9 of 92 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.