Dentist Salary in Tennessee
Based on 2K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$215,290
$103.505/hr
vs National Average
$175,707
+22.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$84K – $312K
2K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Dentist in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,360 |
| 25th percentile | $133,710 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $215,290 |
| 75th percentile | $269,120 |
| 90th percentile | $311,900 |
Historical Salary Trend — Dentist in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $168,650 |
| 2023 | $150,220 |
| 2024 | $154,460 |
| 2025 | $215,290 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $168,650 | $160,183 |
| 2023 | $150,220 | $168,417 |
| 2024 | $154,460 | $173,305 |
| 2025 | $215,290 | $175,707 |