PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Aspen Dental · Flowood, MS
$300k–$450k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dentist jobs in Jackson, MS
Pay for dentists in the Jackson area centers on $45.30 per hour, or about $94,220 a year. The lower quarter earns under $35.07 and the upper quarter over $86.06. That ranks 301st of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 278th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Jackson and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Jackson and what they pay.
- $45.30median pay per hour, Jackson
- $35–$86typical range per hour
- 230dentists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 27% below the Mississippi statewide median of $61.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 230 dentists, general employed in the Jackson metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.99 | $68,620 | 60% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.07 | $72,950 | 58% below U.S. median |
| Median | $45.30 | $94,220 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $86.06 | $179,000 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $107.51 | $223,620 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Jackson ranks
- 301st of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 278th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Jackson
- Overall prices in Jackson run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 64.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $45.30 median hour buys what $50.87 buys at the national price level, 39% 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.
Estimate your Jackson paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,631
- Per year: $81,540
- Per month: $6,795
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Jackson metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Hinds County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Hinds County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | 147 mi | $61.81/hr | 74,621 |
| New Orleans, LA | 157 mi | $100.03/hr | 362,701 |
| Kenner, LA | 159 mi | $100.03/hr | 64,650 |
| Mobile, AL | 168 mi | — | 201,367 |
| Southaven, MS | 183 mi | $84.53/hr | 57,493 |
| Collierville, TN | 191 mi | $84.53/hr | 51,951 |
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 Jackson, MS?
Dentists in the Jackson metro area have a median pay of $45.30 per hour, about $94,220 a year. The middle half earn between $35.07 and $86.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Jackson a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Jackson ranks 278th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 301st of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dentists in Jackson?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Jackson area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Jackson.
Do I need a Mississippi license to work in Jackson 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 Jackson in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Hinds 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 Jackson?
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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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