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Dentist salary in Lafayette, LA

How much does a Dentist make in Lafayette, LA?

Average base salary

$286,341
19%
above national average
Average $286,341
Low $179,660
High $456,368

The average salary for a dentist is $286,341 per year in Lafayette, LA. 19 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 3, 2026).

Dentist job openings in Lafayette, LA

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Baton Rouge- Part-Time Endodon...
Aspen Dental2.5out of 5 stars.
Lafayette, LA
$8,000 - $12,000 a day
Part-time
3 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Dentist in Lafayette, LA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics
 
$350,000per year
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Legacy Personnel Inc
 
$325,000per year
Lumio Dental
 
$312,500per year
The Medicus Firm
 
$309,063per year
PDS Health
 
$301,667per year
ETS Recruit
 
$275,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Dentists near Lafayette, LA

  1. Monroe, LA
    $310,019 per year
  2. Bossier City, LA
    $304,828 per year
  3. Lafayette, LA
    $286,341 per year
  4. Lake Charles, LA
    $278,689 per year
  5. Houma, LA
    $277,289 per year

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