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Updated: 30 Jan 2012

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$70K	$140K	$210K
Salary	$60,793 - $197,470
Bonus	$122.37 - $31,172
Profit Sharing	$3,384 - $65,000
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$60,748 - $206,843
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 30 Jan 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 384

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Job Listings for Dentist Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Dec 30	Dentist	Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation	Bethel, Alaska
	years practice in Y-K Delta area preferred. Time in Bethel may be required before dentist is stationed in the Sub Regional Clinics. Current license to practice... Indeed
Dec 19	Dentist	Dentistry for Kids and Adults	Santa Clarita, California
	General dentist is needed full time for a well... term opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated dentist. Must be a team player and be dedicated to... Indeed
Jan 23	DENTIST		Oxon Hill, Maryland
	DENTAL DENTIST Multi-specialty dental organization is seeking individual to join our team. FT/PT position available in our Fredericksburg, VA office location... Indeed
Jan 16	General Dentist	RennickBarrett Recruiting, INC	Olean, New York
	We are currently seeking a full time General Dentist to join our expanding dental center. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high quality dental care... Indeed

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Companies and Industries for Dentist Jobs

Popular Employers

Salary Range


U.S. Navy	Not enough data
State of Illinois (IL)	Not enough data
Willamette Dental Company	Not enough data

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Family Dentistry	$68,673 - $211,376
Healthcare	$67,037 - $208,250
Dental Prosthetic Services	$64,981 - $193,694
Health Clinic	$64,256 - $183,458
Medical Office	$69,663 - $208,099

Key Statistics for Dentist Jobs

Gender

	Female 39%			Male 61%
Salary:	$72,348 - $133,123			$85,000 - $145,954

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

40%

5-9 years

16%

10-19 years

20%

20 years or more

15%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Doctorate (PhD)	$78,906 - $202,735
Doctor of Medicine (MD)	$45,950 - $209,657
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)	$90,498 - $145,233
Bachelor's Degree	$102,775 - $142,482
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Dentistry	$116,335 - $152,605

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 61%		Dental: 58%
	Vision: 31%		None: 28%

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Career Path for Dentist Jobs

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Dentist

Salary Range

$60,748 - $206,843

	Student Services Coordinator $24,781 - $51,213
	Dental Assistant $20,314 - $41,131
	Small Business Owner / Operator $24,425 - $186,646

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Dentist

Salary Range

$60,748 - $206,843

	General Dentist $71,529 - $214,181
	Dental Assistant $20,314 - $41,131
	Orthodontist $56,899 - $301,068

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Salary Map for Dentist Jobs

Highest Salaries By City for Dentist Jobs

Top Cities by Popularity for Dentist Jobs

Highest Salaries By City

Top Cities by Popularity

Highest Salaries By City

1. Houston, Texas

2. Los Angeles, California

3. Phoenix, Arizona

4. Chicago, Illinois

5. Seattle, Washington

6. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

7. New York, New York

Dentist Job Description

People with the job title Dentist typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Dentists, General

Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums and related oral structures. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting vitality of teeth.

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FAQs on Salaries for Dentist Jobs

What is the Average Dentist Salary?

Comparing Dentist Salaries by City shows high salary ranges in many areas, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Chicago. When researching salaries by location, be sure to consider the cost of living in different areas. Atlanta and Los Angeles might both offer a higher dentist salary, but how do they compare when it comes to cost of living? Use the PayScale Cost of Living Calculator to find both Cost of Living and Dentist Salary Data for these and other U.S. cities. Whether a dentist sets up shop on the East Coast, West Coast, or somewhere in between, those who work in cosmetic dentistry will tend to have a higher salary, according to the Dentist Salary by Industry report. And dentists who choose to open their own practices are probably making a wise choice; self-employed dentists rank high on the chart measuring Dentist Salary by Employer Type.