Dentist Salary in Kentucky (2026)

Dentists in Kentucky earn a median of $136,000/yr ($521/day), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Government data (BLS)

$136,000/yr $521/day

Median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Government data covers all employers, not only those hiring on DirectDental.

Recent dentist jobs in Kentucky

  • Dentist First Choice Dental Center, Louisville, KY $150,000 - $250,000 / year
  • Dentist Confidential Dental Practice, Louisville, KY $95,000 - $150,000 / year

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How Kentucky compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist make in Kentucky?

Dentists in Kentucky earn a median of $136,000/yr ($521/day), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How does Kentucky compare to the national average?

The median in Kentucky is $136,000/yr (government data), compared with $247,000/yr nationally (DirectDental job posts).

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How we calculate this

  • DirectDental figures use jobs published in the last 12 months with listed pay, not counting temp shifts.
  • Each job counts once, at the middle of its pay range or its exact amount. Yearly pay is divided by 2,080 hours, monthly pay by 173 hours, and daily pay by 8 hours. Repeat posts of the same job count once.
  • We show DirectDental figures only when a place has at least 10 jobs; otherwise the page shows government data.
  • Last updated October 30, 2026.
  • These figures are estimates for general information and are not a guarantee of pay.