PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Dothan, AL
$220k–$265k/ year
Dentist jobs in Dothan, AL
Pay for dentists in the Dothan area centers on $73.88 per hour, or about $153,660 a year. The lower quarter earns under $61.13 and the upper quarter over $115+. That ranks 247th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 134th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Dothan. The free report below lists employers near Dothan and what they pay.
- $73.88median pay per hour, Dothan
- $61–$115+typical range per hour
- 40dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 40 dentists, general employed in the Dothan metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $61.13 | $127,150 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $61.13 | $127,150 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $73.88 | $153,660 | 11% 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 Dothan ranks
- 247th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 134th 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.
What your pay buys in Dothan
- Overall prices in Dothan run 16% below the U.S. average (index 83.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 53% below the U.S. average (index 46.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $73.88 median hour buys what $88.13 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Dothan paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,660
- Per year: $132,984
- Per month: $11,082
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dothan metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GA | 76 mi | $81.97/hr | 66,705 |
| Tallahassee, FL | 87 mi | $77.50/hr | 205,089 |
| Columbus, GA | 94 mi | $78.59/hr | 201,830 |
| Auburn, AL | 95 mi | $74.56/hr | 83,757 |
| Pensacola, FL | 119 mi | $76.38/hr | 53,898 |
| Valdosta, GA | 129 mi | $83.21/hr | 55,667 |
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 Dothan, AL?
Dentists in the Dothan metro area have a median pay of $73.88 per hour, about $153,660 a year. The middle half earn between $61.13 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Dothan a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Dothan ranks 134th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 247th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Dothan?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Dothan. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Dothan.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Dothan 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.
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Your Dentist pay reportDothan, AL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalDothan, AL · 2 postings$105.77/ hr$87–$127
- 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
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
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