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Dentist (Future) - 2027 Graduates
Benevis · Indianapolis, IN
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Dentist jobs in Indianapolis, IN
Pay for dentists in the Indianapolis area centers on $77.75 per hour, or about $161,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $70.59 and the upper quarter over $101.42. That ranks 211th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 191st of 279 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Indianapolis.
- $77.75median pay per hour, Indianapolis
- $71–$101typical range per hour
- 1,010dentists employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Dentist roles in Indianapolis
2 more open roles from employers in Indianapolis. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Locum General Dentist
Smile Brands · Indianapolis, IN
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Dentist pay in Indianapolis, IN
The metro median is 9% below the Indiana statewide median of $85.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 1,010 dentists, general employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.98 | $81,080 | 53% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $70.59 | $146,830 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $77.75 | $161,730 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $101.42 | $210,950 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Indianapolis ranks
- 211th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 191st of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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.
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- Overall prices in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $77.75 median hour buys what $81.25 buys at the national price level, 2% below 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 Indianapolis paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,799
- Per year: $139,950
- Per month: $11,662
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dentist roles in Indiana
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Evansville, IN
$180k–$215k/ year
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Aspen Dental · Michigan City, IN
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Terre Haute, IN
$180k–$215k/ year
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Merrillville, IN
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Dental health shortage areas in Marion County
HRSA lists 10 active dental health shortage designations that include Marion County (10 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood, IN | 12 mi | $77.75/hr | 68,175 |
| Carmel, IN | 13 mi | $77.75/hr | 103,606 |
| Columbus, IN | 41 mi | $98.37/hr | 51,970 |
| Bloomington, IN | 47 mi | $78.27/hr | 79,986 |
| Kokomo, IN | 47 mi | $85.09/hr | 60,093 |
| Muncie, IN | 49 mi | $100.93/hr | 65,320 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Indianapolis, IN?
Dentists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $77.75 per hour, about $161,730 a year. The middle half earn between $70.59 and $101.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Indianapolis a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 191st of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 211th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 10 active dental health shortage designations that include Marion 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 Indianapolis?
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Your Dentist pay reportIndianapolis, 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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