Dentists, General
Occupation
$172,790
National Median Salary
$83.07
Median Hourly Wage
113,490
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+15.5%
10 Year Change
$149,540
2014 Median
$172,790
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Dentists, General
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Individual and Family Services | $232,010 | 170 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $218,630 | 170 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $216,090 | 140 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $216,090 | 140 |
| Social Assistance | $210,870 | 190 |
Top Paying States for Dentists, General
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $230,990 | 220 |
| Alaska | $230,830 | 260 |
| Delaware | $224,690 | 360 |
| Minnesota | $209,820 | 2,500 |
| Maine | $208,860 | 450 |
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Individual and Family Services
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Social Assistance
Educational Services
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
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Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
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