GA · Roswell · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Roswell, GA

The median dentist pay in the Roswell area is $103.12 per hour ($214,490 a year), with the typical range running from $72.60 to $115+. That ranks 8th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 44th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Roswell and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Roswell and what they pay.

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Roles in other cities of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental · Dunwoody, GA

$300k–$450k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012932
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Dentist pay in Roswell, GA

The metro median is 10% above the Georgia statewide median of $94.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 1,900 dentists, general employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.65$69,99059% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$72.60$151,01013% below U.S. median
Median$103.12$214,49024% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Roswell ranks

  • 8th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 44th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 11 Georgia 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.

What your pay buys in Roswell

  • Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $103.12 median hour buys what $103.06 buys at the national price level, 24% 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 Roswell paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,712
  • Per year: $185,616
  • Per month: $15,468

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Cobb County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Cobb County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Alpharetta, GA5 mi$103.12/hr67,275
Dunwoody, GA7 mi$103.12/hr51,795
Athens, GA57 mi$81.82/hr128,691

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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.

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Common questions

How much do dentists make in Roswell, GA?

Dentists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $103.12 per hour, about $214,490 a year. The middle half earn between $72.60 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Roswell a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 44th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 8th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dentists in Roswell?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Roswell.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Roswell as a dentist?

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 Roswell in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Cobb 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 Roswell?

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Your Dentist pay reportRoswell, GA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Dentistry for Children of Georgia, LLCGainesville, GA · 1 wage offer$141.15/ hr$141–$141
  • Aspen DentalDunwoody, GA · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$87–$216
  • Chastain Park Dentistry, PCSandy Springs, GA · 2 wage offers$115.62/ hr$94–$138
  • Ideal People ServicesBuford, GA · 1 wage offer$113.72/ hr$102–$125

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$60Median$123.80High$204

5 Dentist postings with published pay in Georgia, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Dentist roles

  1. Dentist - Oral SurgeryPermanent
    $124k–$400k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Decatur, GA · posted today
  2. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $300k–$450k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Dunwoody, GA · posted yesterday

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