GA · Augusta · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Specialist jobs in Augusta, GA

The median dental specialist pay in Georgia is $93.37 per hour ($194,210 a year), with the typical range running from $79.45 to $109.10. That is 14% below the U.S. median of $108.54 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Augusta.

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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Orthodontist

Benevis · Augusta, GA

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  • GA - Augusta
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Dental Specialist pay in Augusta, GA

Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour. BLS counts about 80 dentists, all other specialists employed in Georgia.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.82$68,27070% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$79.45$165,26027% below U.S. median
Median$93.37$194,21014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$109.10$226,9301% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+6% above U.S. median

BLS does not publish a separate figure for dental specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Dentists, All Other Specialists.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, All Other Specialists (SOC 29-1029), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Augusta

  • Overall prices in Augusta-Richmond County run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 70.6).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$3,361
  • Per year: $168,066
  • Per month: $14,006

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Georgia. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Richmond County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Richmond County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Columbia, SC82 mi$115+/hr144,788
Athens, GA85 mi$93.37/hr128,691
Macon, GA101 mi$93.37/hr157,056
Greenville, SC103 mi$115+/hr74,371
Savannah, GA106 mi$93.37/hr148,808
Summerville, SC112 mi$115+/hr52,625

Dental Specialist jobs in Georgia · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Georgia

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Georgia state guide

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Common questions

How much do dental specialists make in Augusta, GA?

Dental Specialists in Georgia have a median pay of $93.37 per hour, about $194,210 a year. The middle half earn between $79.45 and $109.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Augusta as a dental specialist?

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Augusta in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Richmond County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental specialists in Augusta?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Mark D. Thebaut D.D.S., P.C.Lilburn, GA · 1 wage offer$144.23/ hr$144–$144
  • The Specialty Center for Periodontics & Dental Implants, Inc.Douglasville, GA · 1 wage offer$67.63/ hr$68–$68
  • Dental Care AllianceLargo, FL · 1 posting$180.29/ hr$144–$216
  • Dental Care AllianceWheat Ridge, CO · 1 posting$168.27/ hr$144–$192

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Low$110Median$144.23High$195

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