PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Elizabethtown, KY
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Lexington, KY
The median dentist pay in the Lexington area is $72.11 per hour ($149,990 a year), with the typical range running from $53.75 to $86.54. That ranks 252nd of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 214th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lexington.
- $72.11median pay per hour, Lexington
- $54–$87typical range per hour
- 120dentists employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Lexington, KY
The metro median is 11% above the Kentucky statewide median of $65.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 120 dentists, general employed in the Lexington-Fayette metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.56).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.93 | $53,930 | 69% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $53.75 | $111,800 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Median | $72.11 | $149,990 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $86.54 | $180,000 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Lexington ranks
- 252nd of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 214th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
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 Lexington
- Overall prices in Lexington-Fayette run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 77.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $72.11 median hour buys what $77.63 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,596
- Per year: $129,798
- Per month: $10,816
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lexington-Fayette metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Pikeville, KY
$180k–$215k/ year
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Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Hopkinsville, KY
$180k–$215k/ year
Dental health shortage areas in Fayette County
HRSA lists 6 active dental health shortage designations that include Fayette County (2 population-group, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 65 mi | $76.67/hr | 640,796 |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 70 mi | $76.67/hr | 52,912 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 76 mi | $98.19/hr | 314,915 |
| Hamilton, OH | 94 mi | $98.19/hr | 63,953 |
| Middletown, OH | 101 mi | $98.19/hr | 52,291 |
| Columbus, IN | 113 mi | $98.37/hr | 51,970 |
License and tax basics in Kentucky
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Kentucky 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 Lexington, KY?
Dentists in the Lexington-Fayette metro area have a median pay of $72.11 per hour, about $149,990 a year. The middle half earn between $53.75 and $86.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lexington a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Lexington-Fayette ranks 214th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 252nd of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Lexington as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Lexington in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 6 active dental health shortage designations that include Fayette 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 Lexington?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Pennyroyal Healthcare ServicesHopkinsville, KY · 1 wage offer$103.37/ hr$103–$103
- Aspen DentalElizabethtown, KY · 3 postings$94.95/ hr$87–$103
- Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 8 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
- Aspen DentalDunwoody, GA · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$87–$216
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2What they are offering now
Low$87Median$94.95High$103
3 Dentist postings with published pay in Kentucky, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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