PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Terre Haute, IN
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Terre Haute, IN
Pay for dentists in the Terre Haute area centers on $84.09 per hour, or about $174,920 a year. The lower quarter earns under $66.01 and the upper quarter over $115+. That ranks 132nd of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 70th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Terre Haute. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Terre Haute.
- $84.09median pay per hour, Terre Haute
- $66–$115+typical range per hour
- 50dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 1% below the Indiana statewide median of $85.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 50 dentists, general employed in the Terre Haute metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $55.82 | $116,110 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $66.01 | $137,300 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $84.09 | $174,920 | 1% 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 Terre Haute ranks
- 132nd of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 70th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Terre Haute
- Overall prices in Terre Haute run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% below the U.S. average (index 51.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $84.09 median hour buys what $95.78 buys at the national price level, 15% 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 Terre Haute paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,027
- Per year: $151,362
- Per month: $12,614
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Terre Haute metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Vigo County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Vigo County (1 population-group, 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IN | 50 mi | $78.27/hr | 79,986 |
| Champaign, IL | 66 mi | $101.87/hr | 91,961 |
| Greenwood, IN | 68 mi | $77.75/hr | 68,175 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 69 mi | $77.75/hr | 891,484 |
| Lafayette, IN | 70 mi | $85.09/hr | 71,757 |
| Carmel, IN | 74 mi | $77.75/hr | 103,606 |
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 Terre Haute, IN?
Dentists in the Terre Haute metro area have a median pay of $84.09 per hour, about $174,920 a year. The middle half earn between $66.01 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Terre Haute a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Terre Haute ranks 70th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 132nd of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Terre Haute?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Terre Haute. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Terre Haute.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Vigo 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 Terre Haute?
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Your Dentist pay reportTerre Haute, 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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