A dentist’s average salary is $151,440, while orthodontists reported earning $208,00 annually on average.
Here are the top 10 best-paying jobs and their median salaries, according to the report.
1. Anesthesiologist — $208,000
2. Surgeon — $208,000
3. Oral and maxillofacial surgeon — $208,000
4. Obstetrician and gynecologist — $208,000
5. Orthodontist — $208,000
6. Psychiatrist — $208,000
7. Physician — $192,930
8. Prosthodontist — $185,150
9. Pediatrician — $172,650
10. Dentist — $151,440
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