PermanentPosted 25 days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Evansville, IN
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Columbus, IN
Pay for dentists in the Columbus area centers on $98.37 per hour, or about $204,610 a year. The lower quarter earns under $68.10 and the upper quarter over $115+. That ranks 29th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 33rd of 279 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Columbus and what they pay.
- $98.37median pay per hour, Columbus
- $68–$115+typical range per hour
- 40dentists employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Columbus, IN
The metro median is 16% above the Indiana statewide median of $85.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 40 dentists, general employed in the Columbus metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $54.18 | $112,690 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $68.10 | $141,650 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $98.37 | $204,610 | 18% 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 Columbus ranks
- 29th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 33rd of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 9 Indiana 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 Columbus
- Overall prices in Columbus run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 75.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $98.37 median hour buys what $105.77 buys at the national price level, 27% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$3,541
- Per year: $177,066
- Per month: $14,756
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Aspen Dental · Michigan City, IN
$200k–$300k/ year
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Terre Haute, IN
$180k–$215k/ year
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Merrillville, IN
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood, IN | 29 mi | $77.75/hr | 68,175 |
| Bloomington, IN | 33 mi | $78.27/hr | 79,986 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 41 mi | $77.75/hr | 891,484 |
| Fishers, IN | 52 mi | $77.75/hr | 103,986 |
| Carmel, IN | 54 mi | $77.75/hr | 103,606 |
| Noblesville, IN | 57 mi | $77.75/hr | 75,239 |
License and tax basics in Indiana
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Columbus, IN?
Dentists in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $98.37 per hour, about $204,610 a year. The middle half earn between $68.10 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbus a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Columbus ranks 33rd of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 29th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Columbus as a dentist?
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Your Dentist pay reportColumbus, IN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalEvansville, IN · 4 postings$94.95/ hr$87–$144
- Valley Professionals Community Health Center Inc.Crawfordsville, IN · 2 wage offers$90.14/ hr$79–$101
- Familia Dental Evansville LLCEvansville, IN · 2 wage offers$73.44/ hr$40–$107
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$87Median$94.95High$134
4 Dentist postings with published pay in Indiana, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Dentist roles
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$200k–$300k/ year
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