Dentists, All Other Specialists Salary
The median dentists, all other specialists salary in the United States is $224,990 per year ($108.17/hour). Salaries range from $104,120 at the entry level to $402,700+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 5,230 dentists, all other specialists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 0.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$224,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$108.17
per hour
Employment
5,230
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$104,120
25th percentile
$166,130
Median
$224,990
75th percentile
$280,590
90th percentile
$402,700
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+0.3%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Training Needed
Internship/residency
Dentists, All Other Specialists Salary by State
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$126K$287K■ No data
Top Paying States
Texas
$287K
+27%
Oregon
$257K
+14%
Illinois
$251K
+12%
South Carolina
$247K
+10%
Arizona
$244K
+9%
West Virginia
$235K
+5%
Arkansas
$233K
+3%
California
$231K
+3%
Missouri
$230K
+2%
Michigan
$229K
+2%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $286,510 | +27.3% |
| Oregon | $256,510 | +14.0% |
| Illinois | $250,880 | +11.5% |
| South Carolina | $246,770 | +9.7% |
| Arizona | $244,170 | +8.5% |
| West Virginia | $235,370 | +4.6% |
| Arkansas | $232,730 | +3.4% |
| California | $230,730 | +2.6% |
| Missouri | $230,130 | +2.3% |
| Michigan | $229,150 | +1.8% |
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Dentists, All Other Specialists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $469,750 | +108.8% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $402,600 | +78.9% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $389,520 | +73.1% |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $281,940 | +25.3% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $279,820 | +24.4% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $269,160 | +19.6% |
| Tucson, AZ | $254,650 | +13.2% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $249,600 | +10.9% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $244,170 | +8.5% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $241,090 | +7.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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