Dental profession salaries vs. inflation in 2022

Here is how 2022 average annual salaries for three professions in the dental industry compared with the 8 percent inflation rate from 2022, using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Inflation Calculator.

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By: Cameron Cortigiano

Dentists

Average annual salary in 2022: $172,290

Average annual salary in 2021: $177,770

Change: 3.1 percent decrease

Dental hygienists

Average annual salary in 2022: $84,860

Average annual salary in 2021: $81,360

Change: 4.3 percent increase

Dental assistants

Average annual salary in 2022: $44,710

Average annual salary in 2021: $42,510

Change: 5.2 percent increase

Click here to see comparisons of salary and inflation data from 2017-2021 for dentists, dental hygienists or dental assistants.

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