TN · Hendersonville · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Specialist jobs in Hendersonville, TN

Dental Specialists in the Hendersonville area earn a median of $115+ per hour, about $239,200+ a year, and the middle half of them earn between $115+ and $115+. That is 6% above the U.S. median of $108.54 per hour. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Hendersonville and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Hendersonville and what they pay.

Open Dental Specialist roles near Hendersonville

Roles in other cities of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area.

PermanentPosted 18 days ago

Endodontist

Smile Brands · Nashville, TN

$200k–$400k/ year
  • Part-time
  • Req 39678
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Endodontist

Smile Brands · Nashville, TN

$200k–$400k/ year
  • Part-time
  • Req 38103
View role

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Who is hiring dental specialists near Hendersonville

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Smile Brands2$144.23
Veterans Health Administration1$163.46

Dental Specialist pay in Hendersonville, TN

Nationally the median is $108.54 per hour.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$115+$239,200+6% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$115+$239,200+6% above U.S. median
Median$115+$239,200+6% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$115+$239,200+6% 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.

What your pay buys in Hendersonville

  • Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).

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.

Dental health shortage areas in Sumner County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Sumner County (1 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
Gallatin, TN9 mi$115+/hr52,489
Nashville, TN14 mi$115+/hr704,963
Madison, AL111 mi$110.49/hr64,029
Huntsville, AL111 mi$110.49/hr230,402

Dental Specialist jobs in Tennessee · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Tennessee

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

Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Tennessee state guide

Other healthcare roles in Hendersonville

Hendersonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental specialists make in Hendersonville, TN?

Dental Specialists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $115+ per hour, about $239,200+ a year. The middle half earn between $115+ and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring dental specialists in Hendersonville?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hendersonville.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Hendersonville as a dental specialist?

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

Is Hendersonville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Sumner 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 Hendersonville?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Smile BrandsNashville, TN · 2 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
  • Dental Care AllianceLargo, FL · 1 posting$180.29/ hr$144–$216
  • Dental Care AllianceWheat Ridge, CO · 1 posting$168.27/ hr$144–$192
  • PDS HealthAvondale, AZ · 1 posting$164.66/ hr$132–$197

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2What they are offering now

Low$96Median$144.23High$192

3 Dental Specialist postings with published pay in Tennessee, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Dental Specialist roles

  1. EndodontistPermanent
    $200k–$400k/ year
    Smile Brands · Nashville, TN · posted 18 days ago
  2. Dentist (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)Permanent
    $280k–$400k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Nashville, TN · posted 28 days ago

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