PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Shreveport, LA
$300k–$450k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dentist jobs in Shreveport, LA
The median dentist pay in the Shreveport area is $82.48 per hour ($171,550 a year), with the typical range running from $52.32 to $115+. That ranks 154th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 64th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Shreveport. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Shreveport.
- $82.48median pay per hour, Shreveport
- $52–$115+typical range per hour
- 110dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 4% below the Louisiana statewide median of $86.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 110 dentists, general employed in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.22 | $81,580 | 53% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $52.32 | $108,830 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Median | $82.48 | $171,550 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Shreveport ranks
- 154th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 64th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 6 Louisiana 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 Shreveport
- Overall prices in Shreveport-Bossier City run 15% below the U.S. average (index 84.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% below the U.S. average (index 52.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $82.48 median hour buys what $97.30 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 Shreveport paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,969
- Per year: $148,464
- Per month: $12,372
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Caddo Parish
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Caddo Parish (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City, LA | 9 mi | $82.48/hr | 63,218 |
| Longview, TX | 57 mi | $81.03/hr | 83,668 |
| Tyler, TX | 89 mi | $75.66/hr | 112,219 |
| Rockwall, TX | 157 mi | $78.02/hr | 53,547 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 160 mi | $45.76/hr | 81,157 |
| Rowlett, TX | 163 mi | $78.02/hr | 68,123 |
License and tax basics in Louisiana
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Louisiana requires for your role with the Louisiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Louisiana 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 Shreveport, LA?
Dentists in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area have a median pay of $82.48 per hour, about $171,550 a year. The middle half earn between $52.32 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Shreveport a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Shreveport-Bossier City ranks 64th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 154th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 15% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Shreveport?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Shreveport. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Shreveport.
Do I need a Louisiana license to work in Shreveport as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Louisiana requires for your role with the Louisiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Shreveport in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Caddo Parish. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dentists in Shreveport?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Shreveport and across Louisiana. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Shreveport.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- David M Vieth, D.D.S., A Professional CorporationShreveport, LA · 1 wage offer$96.15/ hr$96–$96
- Aspen DentalMonroe, LA · 2 postings$180.29/ hr$144–$216
- Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 8 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
- Aspen DentalDunwoody, GA · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$87–$216
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings. Request your Louisiana list
2What they are offering now
Low$87Median$106.97High$216
127 Dentist postings with published pay in the US, 50 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Dentist roles
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$300k–$450k/ year
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$300k–$450k/ year
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