PermanentPosted 19 days ago
Dentist DDS/DMD
Aspen Dental · Valdosta, GA
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Dentist jobs in Valdosta, GA
The median dentist pay in the Valdosta area is $83.21 per hour ($173,070 a year), with the typical range running from $59.26 to $115+. That ranks 144th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 77th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Valdosta.
- $83.21median pay per hour, Valdosta
- $59–$115+typical range per hour
- 60dentists employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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1 more open role from employers in Valdosta. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Dentist pay in Valdosta, GA
The metro median is 12% below the Georgia statewide median of $94.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 60 dentists, general employed in the Valdosta metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.53).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.23 | $77,440 | 55% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $59.26 | $123,260 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $83.21 | $173,070 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Valdosta ranks
- 144th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 77th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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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Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Valdosta
- Overall prices in Valdosta run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 58.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $83.21 median hour buys what $94.27 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 Valdosta paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,996
- Per year: $149,778
- Per month: $12,482
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Valdosta metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dentist roles in Georgia
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Dentist - Oral Surgery
Veterans Health Administration · Decatur, GA
$124k–$400k/ year
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Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Dunwoody, GA
$300k–$450k/ year
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Dentist – DDS / DMD
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$215k–$300k/ year
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Brunswick, GA
$180k–$215k/ year
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Dentist (General Practice)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Benning, GA
$124k–$315k/ year
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FL | 64 mi | $77.50/hr | 205,089 |
| Albany, GA | 73 mi | $81.97/hr | 66,705 |
| Gainesville, FL | 98 mi | $79.38/hr | 148,720 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 103 mi | $68.22/hr | 1,009,833 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 123 mi | $84.50/hr | 86,199 |
| Dothan, AL | 129 mi | $73.88/hr | 71,650 |
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 Valdosta, GA?
Dentists in the Valdosta metro area have a median pay of $83.21 per hour, about $173,070 a year. The middle half earn between $59.26 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Valdosta a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Valdosta ranks 77th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 144th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Valdosta 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.
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Your Dentist pay reportValdosta, 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
- Dentist - Oral SurgeryPermanent$124k–$400k/ year
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$300k–$450k/ year
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