Salary for Dentist Jobs
Updated: 7 Feb 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 |
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| Salary | $60,796 - $197,734 |
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| Bonus | $117.82 - $31,172 |
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| Profit Sharing | $3,384 - $65,000 |
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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). ) | $61,069 - $205,956 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 7 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 381 |
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Companies and Industries for
Dentist
Jobs
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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Popular Industries
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Salary Range
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| Family Dentistry | $68,742 - $211,979 |
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| Healthcare | $67,099 - $208,838 |
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| Dental Prosthetic Services | $65,040 - $194,231 |
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| Health Clinic | $64,313 - $183,954 |
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| Medical Office | $69,736 - $208,690 |
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Key Statistics for
Dentist
Jobs
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Female
39%
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Male
61%
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| Salary: | $78,611 - $133,123 | |
$85,000 - $145,954
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| Doctorate (PhD) | $59,300 - $202,028 |
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| Doctor of Medicine (MD) | $45,950 - $209,657 |
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| Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | $90,498 - $145,233 |
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| Bachelor's Degree | $102,775 - $142,482 |
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| Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Dentistry | $116,335 - $152,605 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
62% |
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Dental:
59% |
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Vision:
31% |
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None:
27% |
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Career Path for
Dentist
Jobs
Dentist
Salary Range
$61,069 - $205,956
Dentist
Salary Range
$61,069 - $205,956
Salary Map for
Dentist
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Dentist Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Dentist Jobs
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$69,375 - $207,293
#1 Highest Paying Location
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$100,000 - $157,000
#2 Highest Paying Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$111,792 - $305,209
#3 Highest Paying Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$88,437 - $152,605
#4 Highest Paying Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$80,000 - $144,500
#5 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$47,000 - $112,800
#6 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$69,375 - $207,293
#1 Most Popular Location
New York, New York (NY)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$47,000 - $112,800
#2 Most Popular Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$111,792 - $305,209
#3 Most Popular Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$88,437 - $152,605
#4 Most Popular Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$80,000 - $144,500
#5 Most Popular Location
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
Dentist
Salary Range:
$100,000 - $157,000
#6 Most Popular Location
Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)
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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Dentist
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