MS · Southaven · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Southaven, MS

The median dentist pay in the Southaven area is $84.53 per hour ($175,810 a year), with the typical range running from $50.41 to $112.50. That ranks 126th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 109th of 279 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Southaven and what they pay.

Dentist pay in Southaven, MS

The metro median is 37% above 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 Memphis metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.51).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.60$69,89060% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$50.41$104,85039% below U.S. median
Median$84.53$175,8102% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$112.50$234,00035% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Southaven ranks

  • 126th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 109th 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 Southaven

  • Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $84.53 median hour buys what $91.70 buys at the national price level, 10% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$3,043
  • Per year: $152,154
  • Per month: $12,680

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Dentist roles in Mississippi

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental · Flowood, MS

$300k–$450k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011606
Top 25% pay
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Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Memphis, TN11 mi$84.53/hr610,919
Collierville, TN17 mi$84.53/hr51,951
Jonesboro, AR72 mi$78.70/hr82,384
Jackson, TN81 mi$74.26/hr69,303
North Little Rock, AR129 mi$84.12/hr64,498
Little Rock, AR136 mi$84.12/hr204,774

Dentist jobs in Mississippi · Dentist jobs nationwide

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 Southaven, MS?

Dentists in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $84.53 per hour, about $175,810 a year. The middle half earn between $50.41 and $112.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Southaven a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?

Memphis ranks 109th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 126th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Mississippi license to work in Southaven 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.

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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

  1. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $300k–$450k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Flowood, MS · posted 30+ days ago

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