PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Elizabethtown, KY
$180k–$215k/ year
Dentist jobs in Owensboro, KY
The median dentist pay in Kentucky is $65.17 per hour ($135,550 a year), with the typical range running from $48.60 to $102.92. That is 22% below the U.S. median of $83.07 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Owensboro.
- $65.17median pay per hour, Kentucky
- $49–$103typical range per hour
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Owensboro, KY
Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 910 dentists, general employed in Kentucky.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.83 | $68,290 | 60% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.60 | $101,090 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.17 | $135,550 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $102.92 | $214,070 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
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 Owensboro
- Overall prices in Owensboro run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 55.7).
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$2,346
- Per year: $117,306
- Per month: $9,776
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Kentucky. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Dentist roles in Kentucky
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Owensboro as they open.
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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 Daviess County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Daviess 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | 28 mi | $97.49/hr | 115,395 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 66 mi | $65.17/hr | 79,076 |
| Clarksville, TN | 83 mi | $67.90/hr | 185,690 |
| Louisville, KY | 85 mi | $76.67/hr | 640,796 |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 87 mi | $76.67/hr | 52,912 |
| Gallatin, TN | 102 mi | $75.12/hr | 52,489 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Owensboro
Owensboro city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dentists make in Owensboro, KY?
Dentists in Kentucky have a median pay of $65.17 per hour, about $135,550 a year. The middle half earn between $48.60 and $102.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Owensboro 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 Owensboro in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Daviess 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 Owensboro?
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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.
3Open now: 3 Dentist roles
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
- Associate DentistPermanent$180k–$215k/ year
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