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Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Auburn, AL
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Dentist jobs in Auburn, AL
Pay for dentists in the Auburn area centers on $74.56 per hour, or about $155,090 a year. The lower quarter earns under $70.01 and the upper quarter over $115+. That ranks 240th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 164th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Auburn.
- $74.56median pay per hour, Auburn
- $70–$115+typical range per hour
- 40dentists employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Dentist roles in Auburn
1 more open role from employers in Auburn. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Dentist pay in Auburn, AL
Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 40 dentists, general employed in the Auburn-Opelika metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.40 | $104,830 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $70.01 | $145,620 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $74.56 | $155,090 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Auburn ranks
- 240th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 164th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), 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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- Overall prices in Auburn-Opelika run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 62.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $74.56 median hour buys what $84.79 buys at the national price level, 2% above the national median.
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.
Estimate your Auburn paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,684
- Per year: $134,208
- Per month: $11,184
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Auburn-Opelika metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dentist roles in Alabama
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Dothan, AL
$220k–$265k/ year
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Mobile, AL
$180k–$215k/ year
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Dental health shortage areas in Lee County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Lee County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 37 mi | $78.59/hr | 201,830 |
| South Fulton, GA | 88 mi | $103.12/hr | 112,003 |
| Dothan, AL | 95 mi | $73.88/hr | 71,650 |
| Mableton, GA | 99 mi | $103.12/hr | 78,314 |
| Atlanta, GA | 101 mi | $103.12/hr | 520,070 |
| Smyrna, GA | 104 mi | $103.12/hr | 57,177 |
License and tax basics in Alabama
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Auburn, AL?
Dentists in the Auburn-Opelika metro area have a median pay of $74.56 per hour, about $155,090 a year. The middle half earn between $70.01 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Auburn a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Auburn-Opelika ranks 164th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 240th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Auburn as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Auburn in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Lee County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dentists in Auburn?
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Your Dentist pay reportAuburn, AL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Vital Smiles Alabama Ii PCBirmingham, AL · 1 wage offer$118.75/ hr$119–$119
- Vital Smiles Alabama IiBirmingham, AL · 1 wage offer$112.50/ hr$112–$112
- Advantage Dental Oral Health and Vision Center of Alabama, P.C.Tuscaloosa, AL · 1 wage offer$110.58/ hr$101–$120
- Aspen DentalDothan, AL · 2 postings$105.77/ hr$87–$127
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$101Median$112.50High$120
3 employer-reported wage offers for Dentist in federal filings in Alabama, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Dentist roles
- Associate DentistPermanent$220k–$265k/ year
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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