Dentists, General Salary in Arkansas

Dentists, general in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $189,550 a year) and the least in Hot Springs ($153,620), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dentists, general average at $174,280 and the median at $178,930 for 1,210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $191,350.

Dentists, General average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$189,550
Little Rock$177,120
Jonesboro$174,110
Fort Smith$154,550
Hot Springs$153,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$189,550	$179,940	$178,930	$134,324	91
Little Rock	$177,120	$172,250	$133,840	$125,975	89
Jonesboro	$174,110	$169,850	$131,460	$124,028	86
Fort Smith	$154,550	$165,060	$122,020	$111,383	86
Hot Springs	$153,620	$161,820	$121,750	$110,781	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dentists, General salary in other states

Dentists, General salary by city and state

More about pay in Arkansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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