Dentist Jobs in Louisiana
Across 49 live Dentist listings in Louisiana, median advertised pay is $300K (75th percentile $390K), based on the 27 that state a salary; Louisiana ranks 10th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are PDS Health (15), Aspen Dental (7), be Bright (4).
49+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 27 roles pay ~$300k median with 1.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Pediatric Dentist
Great Big Smiles Pediatric Dentistry by Nathan A. Burns, DMDNew Orleans, LA
Associate Dentist - Private Practice - Covington, LA
Confidential EmployerCovington, LA
Traveling Registered Dental Hygienist – Nursing Home Care
Aria Care PartnersAlexandria, LA
Traveling Registered Dental Hygienist – Nursing Home Care
Aria Care PartnersNew Orleans, LA
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Dentist Pay in Louisiana: Live Market and State Comparison
Live dentist listings in Louisiana today, then Louisiana 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
- 49
- Live median
- $300k
- 75th $390k · n=27
- 12-mo median
- $200k
- Pay rank
- #10 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.0/10 · #45
- 12-mo postings
- 73
Dentist roles in Louisiana advertise $36k above the $165k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Delaware leads at $352k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs LA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (this page) | $200k | — | 4.0/10 | 73 |
| Delaware#1 | $352k | +$152k | 3.4/10 | 27 |
| Alaska#2 | $287k | +$86k | 3.9/10 | 12 |
| Oklahoma#3 | $267k | +$67k | 5.1/10 | 207 |
| New Mexico#4 | $261k | +$60k | 4.1/10 | 78 |
| Arkansasborders | $234k | +$33k | 4.8/10 | 72 |
| Texasborders | $193k | −$8k | 4.2/10 | 816 |
| Mississippiborders | $182k | −$19k | 4.5/10 | 71 |
“borders” = shares a border with Louisiana; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 22, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- PDS Health (15), Aspen Dental (7), be Bright (4)
- 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 Louisiana.
How much do dentist earn in Louisiana?
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?
Some dentist roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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. Among current listings, 15% with no on-call and 46% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring dentist in Louisiana right now?
Employers currently hiring for dentist roles include Aspen Dental, Aria Care Partners, David Raines Community Health Center, Great Big Smiles Pediatric Dentistry by Nathan A. Burns, DMD, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many dentist jobs in Louisiana are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 49 dentist positions in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
PDS Health15 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Aspen Dental7 open roles here · WLB 74/100- bbe Bright4 open roles here
Benevis3 open roles here · WLB 72/100
David Raines Community Health Center3 open roles here · WLB 36/100
Star Dental Partners3 open roles here · WLB 68/100
Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Aria Care Partners2 open roles here · WLB 75/100