General Dentist salary in Alabama
The modeled median general dentist in Alabama earns $153,860 ($74.00/hr). Alabama pays roughly 10% below the national median of $170,950.
General Dentist pay in Alabama: the analysis
At a modeled median of $153,860, general dentists in Alabama earn modestly below the U.S. median of $170,950 — a gap of about 10%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports general dentist pay, Alabama ranks 46th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of general dentists in this state earn around $77,630, while the top tenth earn $287,670 or more — a spread of about $210,040. That gap reflects experience, practice setting, and demand more than any single factor, so an individual offer can sit well above or below the midpoint.
Within Alabama, a general dentist earns about 2.5× what a dental hygienist earns and about 3.9× what a dental assistant earns ($61,160, $39,080 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, general dentist pay is highest in Mobile at about $207,010 and lowest in Gadsden at about $112,140. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
General Dentist pay distribution — Alabama (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $77,630 |
| 25th percentilei | $106,216est. |
| Median (50th)i | $153,860 |
| 75th percentilei | $237,491est. |
| 90th percentilei | $287,670 |
| Mean (average)i | $172,220 |
General Dentist pay by metro in Alabama
All 2 Alabama metros where BLS publishes a general dentist wage — highest first. State median: $153,860.
Verified BLS OEWS metropolitan wage estimates (May 2025). Percentages compare each metro median with the Alabama median. Metros where BLS does not publish a general dentist wage are not listed.
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How much does a general dentist make in Alabama?
The modeled median general dentist in Alabama earns about $153,860 ($74.00/hr), derived from verified national BLS data and Alabama's labor-cost index.
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