Dentist Salary
Updated: 29 May 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 | $80K | $160K | $240K |
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| Salary | $60,434 - $201,322 |
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| Bonus | $0.00 - $36,000 |
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| Profit Sharing | $6,300 - $27,000 |
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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). ) | $62,139 - $221,902 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 29 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 349 |
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Companies and Industries for
Dentist
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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Popular Industries
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| Family Dentistry | $73,730 - $221,355 |
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| Healthcare | $72,500 - $216,982 |
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| Dental Prosthetic Services | $70,599 - $202,295 |
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| Medical Services | $72,225 - $238,363 |
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| Hospital | $72,243 - $226,811 |
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Key Statistics for
Dentist
Salaries and Jobs
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Female
34%
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Male
66%
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| Salary: | $75,000 - $139,877 | |
$87,071 - $148,139
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| Doctorate (PhD) | $76,755 - $208,859 |
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| Doctor of Medicine (MD) | $37,095 - $213,308 |
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| Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | $90,498 - $140,000 |
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| Bachelor's Degree | $51,395 - $142,482 |
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| Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Dentistry | $112,000 - $150,432 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
64% |
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Dental:
59% |
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Vision:
32% |
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None:
25% |
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Career Path for
Dentist
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Dentist
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$62,139 - $221,902
Dentist
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$62,139 - $221,902
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Highest Salaries By City for Dentist Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Dentist Jobs
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$110,000 - $318,000
#1 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$53,811 - $200,668
#2 Highest Paying Location
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$100,000 - $157,000
#3 Highest Paying Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$88,437 - $152,605
#4 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$24,161 - $119,195
#5 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$53,811 - $200,668
#1 Most Popular Location
New York, New York (NY)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$24,161 - $119,195
#2 Most Popular Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$88,437 - $152,605
#3 Most Popular Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$110,000 - $318,000
#4 Most Popular Location
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$100,000 - $157,000
#5 Most Popular Location
Sacramento, California (CA)
Dentist
Salary Range:
n/a - n/a
#6 Most Popular Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
Dentist
Salary Range:
n/a - n/a
#7 Most Popular Location
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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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.
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