PermanentPosted 25 days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Evansville, IN
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Evansville, IN
The median dentist pay in the Evansville area is $97.49 per hour ($202,780 a year), with the typical range running from $68.89 to $115+. That ranks 43rd of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 29th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Evansville. The free report below lists employers near Evansville and what they pay.
- $97.49median pay per hour, Evansville
- $69–$115+typical range per hour
- 130dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 15% above the Indiana statewide median of $85.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 130 dentists, general employed in the Evansville metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.28).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $59.81 | $124,400 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $68.89 | $143,290 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $97.49 | $202,780 | 17% 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 Evansville ranks
- 43rd of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 29th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Evansville
- Overall prices in Evansville run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 33% below the U.S. average (index 66.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $97.49 median hour buys what $106.51 buys at the national price level, 28% 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 Evansville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,510
- Per year: $175,482
- Per month: $14,624
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Evansville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Vanderburgh County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Vanderburgh County (1 population-group, 1 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | 28 mi | $65.17/hr | 60,675 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 92 mi | $65.17/hr | 79,076 |
| Bloomington, IN | 98 mi | $78.27/hr | 79,986 |
| Clarksville, TN | 99 mi | $67.90/hr | 185,690 |
| Terre Haute, IN | 102 mi | $84.09/hr | 58,531 |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 103 mi | $76.67/hr | 52,912 |
License and tax basics in Indiana
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Evansville
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Evansville, IN?
Dentists in the Evansville metro area have a median pay of $97.49 per hour, about $202,780 a year. The middle half earn between $68.89 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Evansville a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Evansville ranks 29th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 43rd of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Evansville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Evansville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Evansville.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Evansville as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Evansville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Vanderburgh 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 Evansville?
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Your Dentist pay reportEvansville, 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
- Familia Dental Evansville LLCEvansville, IN · 2 wage offers$73.44/ hr$40–$107
- Valley Professionals Community Health Center Inc.Crawfordsville, IN · 2 wage offers$90.14/ hr$79–$101
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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