Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Dentists, All Other Specialists pay by experience level
Entry level$108,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$172,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$233,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$290,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$417,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
200
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Dentists, All Other Specialists salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
2,690 workers
$293,000
Offices of Dentists
2,570 workers
$295,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
2,360 workers
$222,000
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
2,220 workers
$229,000
Outpatient Care Centers
80 workers
$294,500
Hospitals
70 workers
$172,500
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
70 workers
$173,500
Educational Services
60 workers
$147,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
60 workers
$147,500
Hospitals, Privately Owned
60 workers
$144,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Dentists, All Other Specialists pays 58% above the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
How much does a Dentists, All Other Specialists make?
The average base salary for a Dentists, All Other Specialists in the United States is $256,500 per year, or about $123.32 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $172,000 and $290,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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