GA · Savannah · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Savannah, GA

Dentists in the Savannah area earn a median of $89.63 per hour, about $186,440 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $65.00 and $115+. That ranks 84th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 78th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Savannah.

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1 more open role from employers in Savannah. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted today

Associate Dentist

Benevis · Savannah, GA

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  • GA - Savannah
  • Req 13224
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Dentist pay in Savannah, GA

The metro median is 5% below the Georgia statewide median of $94.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 140 dentists, general employed in the Savannah metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$47.18$98,13043% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$65.00$135,20022% below U.S. median
Median$89.63$186,4408% 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 Savannah ranks

  • 84th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 78th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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.

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What your pay buys in Savannah

  • Overall prices in Savannah run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $89.63 median hour buys what $94.14 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 Savannah paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,227
  • Per year: $161,334
  • Per month: $13,444

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

Open Dentist roles in Georgia

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Savannah as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Dentist - Oral Surgery

Veterans Health Administration · Decatur, GA

$124k–$400k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 889050500
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental · Dunwoody, GA

$300k–$450k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012932
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Brunswick, GA

$180k–$215k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2025-015626
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dentist (General Practice)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Benning, GA

$124k–$315k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 883644000
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Dental health shortage areas in Chatham County

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Chatham County (3 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.

Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Summerville, SC90 mi$71.77/hr52,625
North Charleston, SC91 mi$71.77/hr126,005
Charleston, SC91 mi$71.77/hr157,665
Mount Pleasant, SC95 mi$71.77/hr95,604
Goose Creek, SC97 mi$71.77/hr50,352
Augusta, GA106 mi$79.74/hr201,737

Dentist jobs in Georgia · Dentist jobs nationwide

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.

Georgia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Savannah

Savannah city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dentists make in Savannah, GA?

Dentists in the Savannah metro area have a median pay of $89.63 per hour, about $186,440 a year. The middle half earn between $65.00 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Savannah ranks 78th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 84th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Savannah 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 Savannah in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Chatham 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 Savannah?

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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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