Dentists, General pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for dentists, general is $82.19 an hour ($170,950 a year). About 124,390 people work in this job there.
Pay range for dentists, general in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.47 | $86,250 |
| 25% of workers | $60.44 | $125,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $82.19 | $170,950 |
| 75% of workers | $107.71 | $224,040 |
| 90% of workers | $153.67 | $319,630 |
Best-paying states for dentists, general
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $230,990 | 310 |
| North Dakota | $220,660 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $219,200 | 2,370 |
| Tennessee | $215,290 | 2,200 |
| Oregon | $211,690 | 1,660 |
| Maine | $209,200 | 310 |
| North Carolina | $207,000 | 4,140 |
| Georgia | $206,760 | 2,620 |
| Missouri | $204,960 | 2,440 |
| Vermont | $204,960 | 240 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $194,180
- Arkansas · $178,930
- California · $165,950
- Colorado · $166,240
- Connecticut · $160,440
- Florida · $174,900
- Georgia · $206,760
- Hawaii · $167,820
- Idaho · $124,190
- Illinois · $156,110
- Indiana · $166,650
- Iowa · $181,520
- Kentucky · $134,160
- Louisiana · $170,750
- Maryland · $168,500
- Massachusetts · $181,600
- Michigan · $169,930
- Minnesota · $219,200
- Mississippi · $143,660
- Missouri · $204,960
- Nebraska · $179,750
- Nevada · $162,200
- New Hampshire · $177,480
- New Jersey · $171,330
- New Mexico · $155,260
- New York · $183,060
- North Carolina · $207,000
- Ohio · $167,410
- Oklahoma · $166,170
- Oregon · $211,690
- Pennsylvania · $163,390
- South Carolina · $158,640
- Tennessee · $215,290
- Texas · $162,360
- Utah · $133,320
- Virginia · $197,110
- Washington · $169,730
- Wisconsin · $193,690
Education, experience and outlook for dentists, general
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | $48,070 |
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 |
| Dental Hygienists | $98,100 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $358,550 |
| Dermatologists | $328,730 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $300,080 |
| Orthodontists | $289,140 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $352,220 |
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