PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Flowood, MS
$300k–$450k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dentist jobs in Gulfport, MS
The median dentist pay in the Gulfport area is $61.81 per hour ($128,570 a year), with the typical range running from $28.13 to $63.80. That ranks 282nd of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 248th of 279 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Gulfport.
- $61.81median pay per hour, Gulfport
- $28–$64typical range per hour
- 130dentists employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Gulfport, MS
The metro median is in line with the Mississippi statewide median of $61.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 130 dentists, general employed in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.93 | $58,090 | 66% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.13 | $58,510 | 66% below U.S. median |
| Median | $61.81 | $128,570 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $63.80 | $132,700 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $84.37 | $175,490 | 2% above U.S. median |
How Gulfport ranks
- 282nd of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 248th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Mississippi metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Gulfport
- Overall prices in Gulfport-Biloxi run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 67.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $61.81 median hour buys what $68.67 buys at the national price level, 17% 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$2,225
- Per year: $111,258
- Per month: $9,272
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental health shortage areas in Harrison County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Harrison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 58 mi | $100.03/hr | 362,701 |
| Mobile, AL | 60 mi | — | 201,367 |
| Kenner, LA | 76 mi | $100.03/hr | 64,650 |
| Pensacola, FL | 112 mi | $76.38/hr | 53,898 |
| Jackson, MS | 147 mi | $45.30/hr | 141,449 |
| Dothan, AL | 224 mi | $73.88/hr | 71,650 |
License and tax basics in Mississippi
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Mississippi 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 Gulfport, MS?
Dentists in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area have a median pay of $61.81 per hour, about $128,570 a year. The middle half earn between $28.13 and $63.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gulfport a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Gulfport-Biloxi ranks 248th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 282nd of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Mississippi license to work in Gulfport as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Gulfport in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Harrison 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 Gulfport?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Smile BrandsHouston, TX · 8 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
- Aspen DentalDunwoody, GA · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$87–$216
- Aspen DentalCharlotte, NC · 3 postings$123.80/ hr$103–$192
- Aspen DentalSt. Johns, FL · 3 postings$120.19/ hr$87–$216
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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: 1 Dentist roles
- Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent$300k–$450k/ year
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