The salary statistics and trend of dentists in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare dentist salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $52,140 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,710 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $115,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $166,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for dentists in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 75th percentile (the top 25 percent of the highest paid) dentists is $166,900. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $115,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent dentists is $52,140.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dentists in the industry of General Medical and Surgical Hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $115,130 | 6.93% | 1.24% |
| 2016 | $107,150 | -5.53% | - |
| 2015 | $113,080 | -12.37% | - |
| 2014 | $127,070 | 3.12% | - |
| 2013 | $123,110 | 7.64% | - |
| 2012 | $113,700 | - | - |
The average salaries of dentists in 28 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of dentists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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