Dentists
Occupation
$179,210
National Median Salary
$86.16
Median Hourly Wage
130,620
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+15.9%
10 Year Change
$154,640
2014 Median
$179,210
2024 Median
Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.
Top Paying Industries for Dentists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $225,750 | 2,240 |
| Individual and Family Services | $219,880 | 180 |
| Social Assistance | $218,770 | 200 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $218,630 | 200 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $213,210 | 3,660 |
Detailed Dentists Occupations
These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:
| Occupation | Annual Median |
|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $225,770 |
| Dentists, General | $172,790 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | — |
| Orthodontists | — |
| Prosthodontists | — |
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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Individual and Family Services
Social Assistance
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
Educational Services
Offices of Physicians
Outpatient Care Centers