Dentists, General Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$172,790
↑ 21.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Dentists, General — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Dentists, General — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 21.1% since 2011 ($142,740 → $172,790)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $172,790
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -18%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $172,790 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $166,300 | +7.3% |
| 2022 | $155,040 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | $160,370 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | $158,940 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | $155,600 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $151,850 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | $151,440 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | $153,900 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | $152,700 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | $149,540 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $146,340 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | $145,240 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | $142,740 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.