Pay
The median is the middle of dentists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | TN | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $157,320 | $133,710 | $125,710 |
| Median | $215,290 | $215,290 | $170,950 |
| 75th | $269,120 | $269,120 | $224,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Tennessee Dental Professionals, 30 campuses
- United Neighborhood Health Services, 12 campuses
- Heartland Dental Care of Tennessee, 7 campuses
- Jackson Dental, 5 campuses
- State of Tennessee, 5 campuses
- Patel Dental, 4 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Every state licenses dentists through its dental board. The usual path is a DDS or DMD from an accredited school, the national board exam, and a clinical exam the state accepts. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dentists
The work
The schedule is the day. You move between exams, restorations, and the patient in pain who needs a slot that morning.
Between patients you read images, review treatment plans, and sign off on hygiene exams. Owners also carry payroll, equipment, and insurance contracts.
Nearby metros
- Clarksville, TN · 41 miles
- Florence, AL · 105 miles
- Chattanooga, TN · 115 miles
- Cleveland, TN · 127 miles
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Questions
Who hires dentists in Nashville?
Dental practices, group practices, and community health centers hire dentists in Nashville. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Tennessee Dental Professionals, United Neighborhood Health Services, Heartland Dental Care of Tennessee.
How do I get licensed as a dentist in Tennessee?
Start with the Tennessee dental board. It sets the exams it accepts and the steps for a dentist moving from another state to Nashville.
What should a practice in Nashville weigh when hiring a dentist?
Ask which procedures the dentist does alone and how fast they build a schedule. Nashville has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Tennessee median.