Dentists, All Other Specialists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for dentists, all other specialists in the U.S. is $224,990 ($108.17 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $224,990
- Mean annual wage
- $247,930
- Median hourly wage
- $108.17
- Employment
- 5,230
5,230 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $104,120 | $50.06 |
| 25th percentile | $166,130 | $79.87 |
| Median (50th) | $224,990 | $108.17 |
| 75th percentile | $280,590 | $134.90 |
| 90th percentile | $402,700 | $193.61 |
Highest-paying states for dentists, all other specialists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $286,510 | 730 |
| Oregon | $256,510 | — |
| Illinois | $250,880 | 230 |
| South Carolina | $246,770 | 70 |
| Arizona | $244,170 | 190 |
| West Virginia | $235,370 | 40 |
| Arkansas | $232,730 | 40 |
| California | $230,730 | 340 |
| Missouri | $230,130 | 30 |
| Michigan | $229,150 | 130 |
Lowest-paying states
- Connecticut: $126,410 median annual wage
- Colorado: $186,640 median annual wage
- Ohio: $192,050 median annual wage
- Pennsylvania: $195,150 median annual wage
- New Jersey: $201,840 median annual wage
About this occupation
All dentists not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | 3.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 96.7% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- Registered Nurses$97,550
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,400
- Pharmacy Technicians$45,750
- Physicians, All Other$265,930
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,930
- Nurse Practitioners$132,300
- Pharmacists$140,910
- Physical Therapists$102,760
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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