Dentist Salary in Georgia (2026)
$99.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $143,798/year ($11,983/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 8th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 2,620 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $206,760 a year — though pay ranges from $93,590 for newcomers to $373,420 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $93,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $154,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $206,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $257,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $373,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,620 Dentist jobs in Georgia (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Dentist salary of $206,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $143,798 — an effective tax rate of 30.5%.
| Gross (median) | $206,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$38,356 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,498 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$10,108 |
| Take-home (annual) | $143,798 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $11,983 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Georgia?
- The median Dentist salary in Georgia is $206,760 per year ($99.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $154,550 and $257,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $206,760, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $143,798 per year ($11,983 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.5%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 2,620 Dentist jobs in Georgia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Georgia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Georgia.