TN · Lebanon · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Lebanon, TN

The median dentist pay in the Lebanon area is $75.12 per hour ($156,260 a year), with the typical range running from $66.74 to $98.12. That ranks 237th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 210th of 279 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Lebanon and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Lebanon and what they pay.

Open Dentist roles near Lebanon

Roles in other cities of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area.

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental · Spring Hill, TN

$300k–$450k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011034
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Smyrna, TN

$180k–$215k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-010969
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Dentist pay in Lebanon, TN

The metro median is 1% above the Tennessee statewide median of $74.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 590 dentists, general employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$46.83$97,41044% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$66.74$138,82020% below U.S. median
Median$75.12$156,26010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$98.12$204,09018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+38% above U.S. median

How Lebanon ranks

  • 237th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 210th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 8 Tennessee 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 Lebanon

  • Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $75.12 median hour buys what $77.98 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Lebanon paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,704
  • Per year: $135,216
  • Per month: $11,268
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

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

Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gallatin, TN14 mi$75.12/hr52,489
Hendersonville, TN16 mi$75.12/hr63,947
Bowling Green, KY54 mi$65.17/hr79,076
Clarksville, TN61 mi$67.90/hr185,690
Chattanooga, TN100 mi$70.96/hr191,496

Dentist jobs in Tennessee · Dentist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Tennessee

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Tennessee state guide

Other healthcare roles in Lebanon

Lebanon city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dentists make in Lebanon, TN?

Dentists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $75.12 per hour, about $156,260 a year. The middle half earn between $66.74 and $98.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 210th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 237th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dentists in Lebanon?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lebanon.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Lebanon as a dentist?

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee 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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Your Dentist pay reportLebanon, TN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Nashville Dentures & Implants, PLLCAntioch, TN · 1 wage offer$144.23/ hr$144–$144
  • Aspen DentalSpring Hill, TN · 2 postings$137.62/ hr$87–$216
  • Tennessee Dental Professionals PCHendersonville, TN · 1 wage offer$96.15/ hr$96–$96
  • Oak Ridge Smiles Dentistry, PCOak Ridge, TN · 1 wage offer$87.50/ hr$88–$88

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$68Median$81.73High$96

7 employer-reported wage offers for Dentist in federal filings in Tennessee, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Dentist roles

  1. Dentist – DDS / DMDPermanent
    $300k–$450k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Spring Hill, TN · posted 30+ days ago
  2. Associate DentistPermanent
    $180k–$215k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Smyrna, TN · posted 30+ days ago

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