SOC 291021

Dentists, General

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care. Excludes "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons" (29-1022), "Orthodontists" (29-1023), "Prosthodontists" (29-1024), and "Dentists, All Other Specialists" (29-1029).

National Median

$172,790

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$172,790

Entry Level (10th pct)

$83,860

Experienced (90th pct)

N/A

Total Employed

113,490

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$83,860 - $126,090
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$126,090 - $220,380
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$220,380 - N/A

Highest Paying Locations for Dentists, General

Anchorage, AK

$233,910

+35.4% vs national

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

$233,590

+35.2% vs national

Vermont

$230,990

+33.7% vs national

Alaska

$230,830

+33.6% vs national

Eugene-Springfield, OR

$230,710

+33.5% vs national

Dentists, General Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Anchorage, AK	$233,910	140
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$233,590	470
Vermont	$230,990	220
Alaska	$230,830	260
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$230,710	80
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$228,960	100
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$228,820	80
Hanford-Corcoran, CA	$228,700	60
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$226,450	70
Delaware	$224,690	360
Portland-South Portland, ME	$223,320	220
Sheboygan, WI	$221,160	70
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$221,070	50
Johnson City, TN	$217,760	60
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$216,830	60
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$216,160	270
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$215,630	170
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$214,750	110
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$214,490	1,900
Billings, MT	$213,150	60
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$211,890	40
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH	$211,600	210
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$211,590	520
Richmond, VA	$211,430	460
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$211,260	2,160
Madison, WI	$210,870	290
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$210,140	110
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$209,970	70
Muncie, IN	$209,920	50
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$209,870	1,860
Arizona nonmetropolitan area	$209,850	90
Minnesota	$209,820	2,500
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$209,190	70
Maine	$208,860	450
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$208,810	1,670
Wausau, WI	$208,540	60
Kenosha, WI	$208,410	50
Rockford, IL	$208,200	100
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area	$208,070	30
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$208,050	310
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI	$207,690	70
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$207,450	70
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$207,260	190
Lewiston-Auburn, ME	$207,220	30
Arizona	$206,660	2,930
Wisconsin	$206,650	2,160
Eau Claire, WI	$206,070	70
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$205,380	1,680
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$204,690	80
Columbus, IN	$204,610	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Dentists, General?

The national median annual salary for Dentists, General is $172,790, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Dentists, Generals earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Dentists, Generals is Anchorage, AK, with a median salary of $233,910.

How much can an experienced Dentists, General make?

Top-earning Dentists, Generals (90th percentile) make N/A or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.