Dentists, General
SOC code 29-1021 · Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
National employment
124,390
Mean annual wage
$191,350
Mean hourly wage
$91.99
Median annual wage
$170,950
Median hourly wage
$82.19
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,250 | $41.47 |
| 25th percentile | $125,710 | $60.44 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $170,950 | $82.19 |
| 75th percentile | $224,040 | $107.71 |
| 90th percentile | $239,200+ | $115.00+ |
BLS top-codes wages at or above $239,200/yr ($115.00/hr); the exact value above this threshold is not published, so it is shown here as "$239,200+".
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.