Dentist Salary in the US
$143,640
per year
per month
$11,970
per month
per year
Dentist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Dentist is $143,640 per year ($11,970 per month), which is $90,150 (+169%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Dentist can expect an average starting salary of $93,520. The highest salaries can exceed $340,600.
A Dentist can expect an average starting salary of $93,520. The highest salaries can exceed $340,600.
$93,520
Low
$143,640
Average salary
$340,600
High
$7,790
Low
$11,970
Average salary
$28,380
High
View all Dentist jobs on Jobted US
Dentist Salary Range
Among Dentists in the US, General Dentists and Army Dentists (Army Dental Corps Officers) tend to have the lowest salaries, while specialists like a Pediatric Dentist and a Prosthodontist enjoy the highest salaries.
Dentist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthodontist | $260K/year | +81% |
| Pediatric Dentist | $223K/year | +55% |
| General Dentist | $132K/year | -8% |
| Military Dentist | $122K/year | -15% |
Dentist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Dentist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $98,000 per year. A mid career Dentist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $130,000, while an experienced Dentist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $207,000. Dentists with more than 20 years of experience earn $220,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Dentist
| Late Career | ▲ +53% |
| Experienced | ▲ +44% |
| Average Salary | $143,640/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -9% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -32% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
49%
49%
Male
51%
51%
Dentist - Jobs by Location
Dentist - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Dentist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
Don’t miss out on new job openings!
Create a job alert for: Dentist
Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Dentist
How much does a Dentist make in the US?
What is the starting salary for a Dentist in the US?
What is the highest salary for a Dentist in the US?
Dentist Jobs