Dentist Salary in Kentucky
Based on 910+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$135,550
$65.168/hr
vs National Average
$173,305
-21.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$68K – —
910 employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Dentist in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,280 |
| 25th percentile | $101,080 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $135,550 |
| 75th percentile | $214,060 |
Historical Salary Trend — Dentist in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $135,390 |
| 2023 | $144,360 |
| 2024 | $135,550 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $135,390 | $160,183 |
| 2023 | $144,360 | $168,417 |
| 2024 | $135,550 | $173,305 |