The salary statistics and trend of general dentists in the industry of local government, including schools and hospitals are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare general dentist salaries in different industries within the federal, state, and local government sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $62,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $110,190 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $142,390 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $165,180 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $205,070 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for general dentists in the industry of local government, including schools and hospitals. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) general dentists is $205,070. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $142,390. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent general dentists is $62,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of general dentists in the industry of Local government, including schools and hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $142,390 | 3.95% | 12.28% |
| 2016 | $136,760 | 2.24% | - |
| 2015 | $133,700 | 5.76% | - |
| 2014 | $126,000 | 0.00% | - |
| 2013 | $126,000 | 0.87% | - |
| 2012 | $124,900 | - | - |
The average salaries of general dentists in six industries within the federal, state, and local government sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of general dentists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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