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Smile Brands · Little Rock, AR
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Dentist jobs in Little Rock, AR
Dentists in the Little Rock area earn a median of $84.12 per hour, about $174,960 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $77.79 and $108.18. That ranks 131st of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 79th of 279 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Little Rock and what they pay.
- $84.12median pay per hour, Little Rock
- $78–$108typical range per hour
- 200dentists employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Dentist pay in Little Rock, AR
The metro median is 1% above the Arkansas statewide median of $82.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 200 dentists, general employed in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $52.61 | $109,430 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $77.79 | $161,800 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $84.12 | $174,960 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $108.18 | $225,010 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Little Rock ranks
- 131st of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 79th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 5 Arkansas metro areas
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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Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Little Rock
- Overall prices in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $84.12 median hour buys what $94.13 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Little Rock paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,028
- Per year: $151,416
- Per month: $12,618
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Pulaski County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Pulaski County (1 population-group, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock, AR | 8 mi | $84.12/hr | 64,498 |
| Conway, AR | 25 mi | $84.12/hr | 70,711 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 121 mi | $78.70/hr | 82,384 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 122 mi | $76.03/hr | 90,507 |
| Southaven, MS | 136 mi | $84.53/hr | 57,493 |
| Fayetteville, AR | 138 mi | $82.93/hr | 103,134 |
License and tax basics in Arkansas
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Arkansas 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 Little Rock, AR?
Dentists in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area have a median pay of $84.12 per hour, about $174,960 a year. The middle half earn between $77.79 and $108.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Little Rock a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ranks 79th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 131st of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Little Rock as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Little Rock in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Pulaski 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 Little Rock?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Scott C. Dickinson, DMD, PAHot Springs, AR · 1 wage offer$106.25/ hr$106–$106
- Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 8 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
- Aspen DentalDunwoody, GA · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$87–$216
- Aspen DentalCharlotte, NC · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$103–$192
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2What they are offering now
Low$87Median$106.97High$216
127 Dentist postings with published pay in the US, 50 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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