Dentists, General Salary in Kentucky

Dentists, general in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $168,180 a year) and the least in Lexington ($128,490), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dentists, general average at $157,630 and the median at $134,160 for 790 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $191,350.

Dentists, General average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$168,180
Lexington$128,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$168,180	$151,420	$107,870	$116,748	93
Lexington	$128,490	$114,990	$85,020	$91,176	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). 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 Kentucky

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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