Dentist Salary in Tennessee
Based on 1K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$154,460
$74.26/hr
vs National Average
$173,305
-10.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – —
1K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Dentist in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,650 |
| 25th percentile | $123,480 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $154,460 |
| 75th percentile | $222,560 |
Historical Salary Trend — Dentist in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $168,650 |
| 2023 | $150,220 |
| 2024 | $154,460 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $168,650 | $160,183 |
| 2023 | $150,220 | $168,417 |
| 2024 | $154,460 | $173,305 |