Dentist Salary in Mississippi
Based on 740+ workers in Mississippi
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MS)
$143,660
$69.07/hr
vs National Average
$175,707
-18.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $240K
740 employed in Mississippi
Salary Distribution — Dentist in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,700 |
| 25th percentile | $77,620 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $143,660 |
| 75th percentile | $195,110 |
| 90th percentile | $240,450 |
Top-Paying Industries for Dentist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Dentists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Dentists in Mississippi tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $208,220 | 90 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $193,760 | 1K |
| Administrative and Support Services | $193,060 | 610 |
| Finance and Insurance | $179,740 | 140 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $175,970 | 30 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Dentist in Mississippi vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Mississippi) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $140,040 |
| 2023 | $105,510 |
| 2024 | $128,570 |
| 2025 | $143,660 |
| 2026 (projected) | $152,280 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Mississippi Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $140,040 | $160,183 |
| 2023 | $105,510 | $168,417 |
| 2024 | $128,570 | $173,305 |
| 2025 | $143,660 | $175,707 |
| 2026 (projected) | $152,280 | $186,249 |
Dentist Salary by Experience Level in Mississippi
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $77,620 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $143,660 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $195,110 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $240,450 |
Dentist Salary in Other States
Related Dentist Salaries in Mississippi
How other high-demand occupations in Mississippi compare to Dentist ($143,660 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Dentist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine Physician in MS | $325,610 | +126.7% | $156.54/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in MS | $252,960 | +76.1% | $121.62/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in MS | $235,630 | +64.0% | $113.28/hr |
| Psychiatrist in MS | $213,680 | +48.7% | $102.73/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in MS | $198,410 | +38.1% | $95.39/hr |
| Pediatrician in MS | $183,650 | +27.8% | $88.29/hr |
| Surgeon in MS | $180,420 | +25.6% | $86.74/hr |
| Podiatrist in MS | $164,410 | +14.4% | $79.04/hr |
| Pharmacist in MS | $133,230 | -7.3% | $64.05/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in MS | $124,730 | -13.2% | $59.97/hr |
| Optometrist in MS | $108,070 | -24.8% | $51.96/hr |
| Physician Assistant in MS | $105,920 | -26.3% | $50.92/hr |