Dentists, General pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for dentists, general is $82.09 an hour ($170,750 a year). About 1,500 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($170,950). Louisiana ranks 22nd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dentists, general in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.72 | $80,530 |
| 25% of workers | $48.88 | $101,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $82.09 | $170,750 |
| 75% of workers | $102.72 | $213,660 |
| 90% of workers | $148.73 | $309,360 |
Dentists, General pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $198,050 | 270 |
| Baton Rouge | $185,430 | 430 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $181,080 | 120 |
| Lafayette | $171,860 | 190 |
| Monroe | $161,930 | 80 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $145,030 | 120 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $140,330 | 40 |
| Lake Charles | $114,470 | 90 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dentists, general
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $350,920 |
| Dental Assistants | $44,090 |
| Dental Hygienists | $85,240 |
| Registered Nurses | $80,230 |
| Pharmacists | $132,410 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $125,600 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,530 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $69,610 |
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