Dentist Salary in Indiana (2026)
$80.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $120,255/year ($10,021/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 30th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 2,300 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $166,650 a year — though pay ranges from $81,370 for newcomers to $327,980 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $123,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $166,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $281,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $327,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,300 Dentist jobs in Indiana (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Dentist salary of $166,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $120,255 — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
| Gross (median) | $166,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,730 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,749 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$4,916 |
| Take-home (annual) | $120,255 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,021 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Indiana?
- The median Dentist salary in Indiana is $166,650 per year ($80.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $123,420 and $281,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $166,650, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $120,255 per year ($10,021 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 2,300 Dentist jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.