Dentist Salary by Years Experience

Anyone choosing a dentist wants to know that dental school and all other requirements to become licensed have been successfully completed. However, years of practical experience also enhance the initial training that dentists receive. When it comes to a dentist's average salary, on-the-job experience is just as important as education and training. This is confirmed in the chart above, showing a dentist average salary by years of experience. Looking at the average dentist salary for those with less than one year of experience, we can see that starting salaries for dentists aren't too shabby. However, dentists with at least 20 years of experience earn an average salary of over $20,000 more than dentists just starting out. For the typical dentist, average salary will also be influenced by location, employment setting and other factors. Many aspiring dentists have questions about how to earn the best salary. What cities have a higher dentist average salary? Are salaries higher for dentists who own their own practice? How does academic degree affect a dentist average salary? Before embarking on a career in dentistry, use PayScale's dentist average salary data to find answers to your specific questions.

Dentist Average Salary Data

Measuring Dentist Average Salary by State shows that both California and New Jersey offer high dentist salaries. However, the Dentist Average Salary by City chart ranks Boston and Miami as the top two cities. Before moving to a new city, though, be sure to consider the cost of living in different areas. Boston and Miami may offer a higher dentist average salary, but how do the cities compare when it comes to cost of living? Use PayScale's cost of living calculator to find both Cost of Living and Dentist Average Salary Data for both locations. 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 Average Salary by Industry report. And dentists who choose to open their own practices are probably making a wise choice; self-employed dentists are number one on the chart for Dentist Average Salary by Employer Type.