Dental Specialist salary in Tennessee
The median dental specialist pay in Tennessee is $144.23 per hour, about $299,998 a year, based on 3 postings from 2 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 3roles with published pay
- $144.23median pay per hour
- $96–$192typical published range
- 2employers hiring
Pay percentiles in Tennessee
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $144.23 | $299,998 |
| 25th percentile | $144.23 | $299,998 |
| Median | $144.23 | $299,998 |
| 75th percentile | $153.84 | $319,998 |
| 90th percentile | $159.61 | $331,997 |
Pay by city in Tennessee
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 3 | $144.23 | $299,998 |
Pay by employer in Tennessee
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $163.46 | $339,997 |
| Smile Brands | 2 | $144.23 | $299,998 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $164.66 | +14% |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
See Dental Specialist jobs in Tennessee · Dental Specialist salary nationwide
Common questions
How much does a dental specialist make in Tennessee?
The median is $144.23 per hour, about $299,998 a year, across 3 postings with published pay in Tennessee. The middle half of postings fall between $144 and $154 per hour.
Who pays dental specialists the most in Tennessee?
2 employers published pay for this role in Tennessee. The highest median is at Veterans Health Administration.
What do dental specialists get paid at other employers in the US?
- Smile BrandsNashville, TN$144.23/hr
- Dental Care AllianceLargo, FL$180.29/hr
- Dental Care AllianceWheat Ridge, CO$168.27/hr
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Smile BrandsNashville, TN · 2 postings$144.23/ hr$96–$192
- Dental Care AllianceLargo, FL · 1 posting$180.29/ hr$144–$216
- Dental Care AllianceWheat Ridge, CO · 1 posting$168.27/ hr$144–$192
- PDS HealthAvondale, AZ · 1 posting$164.66/ hr$132–$197
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3 Dental Specialist postings with published pay in Tennessee, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- EndodontistPermanent$200k–$400k/ year
- Dentist (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon)Permanent$280k–$400k/ year
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