Dentists, General pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $124,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $359,740 or more. The middle half of dentists, general in Columbus earn between $153,510 and $322,940.
- $124K10th
- $154K25th
- $196KMedian
- $323K75th
- $360K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $230,220 | $19,185 | $110.68 |
| Median | $196,310 | $16,359 | $94.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $153,510 | $12,792 | $73.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $322,940 | $26,912 | $155.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dentists, General pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Dentists, general in Columbus earn 8% more than the Georgia average ($214,040) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($191,350). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $170,950.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $230,220 | $196,310 | $124,470 | $359,740 | 60 |
| Georgia | $214,040 | $206,760 | $93,590 | $373,420 | 2,620 |
| United States | $191,350 | $170,950 | $86,250 | $319,630 | 124,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dentists, General salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $230,220, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $159,457 a year, or $13,288 a month and $6,133 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $161,174 | $13,431 |
| Working in GA | $159,457 | $13,288 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for dentists, general? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $230,220 buys what about $257,817 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 4.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 0.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dentists, General salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 2nd of 9 Georgia metro areas for this job; Macon pays the most ($244,000).
- Macon$244,000
- Columbus$230,220
- Gainesville$229,530
- Warner Robins$226,750
- Dalton$224,180
- Atlanta$218,180
- Albany$191,930
- Athens$185,270
- Augusta$182,430
Highest-paying cities for dentists, general
St. Louis, MO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($261,250).
- St. Louis, MO$261,250
- Portland, ME$261,230
- St. Cloud, MN$249,890
- Macon, GA$244,000
- Mankato, MN$242,180
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Dentists, General salary in Columbus: questions
How much do dentists, general make an hour in Columbus?
$110.68 an hour on average, and $94.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dentists, general salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $124,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $153,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dentists, general take-home pay in Columbus?
About $159,457 a year ($13,288 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $230,220.
Do dentists, general earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% more than the U.S. average for this job ($191,350).
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; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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