SOC 29-1021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Dentists, General is $172,786 per year ($83.07/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $126,090 and $220,376 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $276,457 per year. There are approximately 113,490 dentists, general employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $40.32 | $83,866 |
| P25 | $60.62 | $126,090 |
| P50MEDIAN | $83.07 | $172,786 |
| P75 | $105.95 | $220,376 |
| P90 | $132.91 | $276,457 |
Health Care openings declined 78K and hiring fell 103K in February, but the sector remains the hottest talent market. Openings rate still leads all sectors. Compensation pressure continues, though moderating from 2025 peaks.
The national median salary for Dentists, General is $172,786 per year ($83.07/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $126,090 and $220,376 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Dentists, General is $276,457 per year ($132.91/hr). The 75th percentile is $220,376 per year.
Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn approximately $83,866 per year ($40.32/hr). The 25th percentile is $126,090 per year.
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