Pediatric Dentist salary in Georgia
The modeled median pediatric dentist in Georgia earns $164,110. Georgia pays roughly 4% below the national median of $170,950.
Pediatric Dentist pay in Georgia: the analysis
At a modeled median of $164,110, pediatric dentists in Georgia earn modestly below the U.S. median of $170,950 — a gap of about 4%. Among the 51 states where the BLS reports pediatric dentist pay, Georgia ranks 27th.
The pay range is wide: the lowest-paid tenth of pediatric dentists in this state earn around $82,800, while the top tenth earn $306,840 or more — a spread of about $224,040. 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 Georgia, a pediatric dentist earns about 1.3× less than a general dentist, about 1.7× what a dental hygienist earns and about 3.5× what a dental assistant earns ($206,760, $95,490, $46,840 respectively) — a quick way to see where the role sits in the local dental pay ladder.
Within the state, pediatric dentist pay is highest in Atlanta at about $188,560 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.
Pediatric Dentist pay distribution — Georgia (modeled)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between modeled anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $82,800 |
| 25th percentilei | $113,291est. |
| Median (50th)i | $164,110 |
| 75th percentilei | $253,316est. |
| 90th percentilei | $306,840 |
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How much does a pediatric dentist make in Georgia?
The modeled median pediatric dentist in Georgia earns about $164,110, derived from verified national BLS data and Georgia's labor-cost index.
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