Dentist Jobs in Kentucky
Across 77 live Dentist listings in Kentucky, median advertised pay is $112K (75th percentile $208K), based on the 44 that state a salary; Kentucky ranks 50th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Mid America Health (7), Benevis (6), Aspen Dental (5).
77+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 44 roles pay ~$112k median with 3.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
44 jobs · 20 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
44 jobs · 20 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Dentist Pay in Kentucky: Live Market and State Comparison
Live dentist listings in Kentucky today, then Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 77
- Live median
- $112k
- 75th $208k · n=44
- 12-mo median
- $117k
- Pay rank
- #50 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.7/10 · #22
- 12-mo postings
- 120
Dentist roles in Kentucky advertise $49k below the $166k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Delaware leads at $352k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs KY | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $117k | — | 4.7/10 | 120 |
| West Virginiaborders | $179k | +$62k | 6.0/10 | 23 |
| Indianaborders | $170k | +$53k | 3.9/10 | 122 |
| Tennesseeborders | $167k | +$50k | 4.6/10 | 172 |
| Virginiaborders | $152k | +$35k | 4.7/10 | 302 |
| Missouriborders | $134k | +$17k | 4.9/10 | 216 |
| Ohioborders | $125k | +$8k | 5.1/10 | 328 |
| Illinoisborders | $118k | +$1k | 4.6/10 | 282 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Mid America Health (7), Benevis (6), Aspen Dental (5)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Dentist jobs in Kentucky.
How much do dentist earn in Kentucky?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of dentist. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid dentist jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current dentist listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which dentist jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every dentist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring dentist in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for dentist roles include Benevis, Advanced Dental Center, Mortenson Dental Partners, DOCS Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many dentist jobs in Kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 77 dentist positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Dentist Jobs in Kentucky
Mid America Health7 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Benevis6 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Aspen Dental5 open roles here · WLB 74/100
Mortenson Dental Partners5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
PepperPointe Partnerships5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Advanced Dental Center3 open roles here · WLB 66/100DOCS Health3 open roles here · WLB 56/100
PDS Health3 open roles here · WLB 75/100