General Dentist salary in Georgia
The verified BLS median general dentist in Georgia earns $206,760 ($99.41/hr). Georgia pays roughly 21% above the national median of $170,950.
General Dentist pay in Georgia: the analysis
At a verified median of $206,760, general dentists in Georgia earn notably above the U.S. median of $170,950 — a gap of about 21%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports general dentist pay, Georgia ranks 8th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of general dentists in this state earn around $93,590, while the top tenth earn $373,420 or more — a spread of about $279,830. 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.
The BLS counts roughly 2,620 general dentists employed in Georgia — a measure of how deep the local job market is for the role.
Within Georgia, a general dentist earns about 2.2× what a dental hygienist earns and about 4.4× what a dental assistant earns ($95,490, $46,840 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 Atlanta at about $222,690 and lowest in Valdosta at about $146,330. Metro-level demand and cost of living explain most of the in-state variation — see the metro breakdown below.
General Dentist pay distribution — Georgia (verified)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between published anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $93,590 |
| 25th percentilei | $154,550 |
| Median (50th)i | $206,760 |
| 75th percentilei | $257,910 |
| 90th percentilei | $373,420 |
| Mean (average)i | $214,040 |
General Dentist pay by metro in Georgia
All 9 Georgia metros where BLS publishes a general dentist wage — highest first. State median: $206,760.
- Atlanta$222,690+8%
- Gainesville$210,400+2%
- Macon$203,070-2%
- Dalton$202,690-2%
- Warner Robins$201,730-2%
- Columbus$196,310-5%
- Albany$176,760-15%
- Athens$166,440-20%
- Augusta$153,510-26%
Verified BLS OEWS metropolitan wage estimates (May 2025). Percentages compare each metro median with the Georgia 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 Georgia?
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in Georgia earns about $206,760 ($99.41/hr), from the official May 2025 state wage survey.
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