The data from general dentists was gathered in May 2020 and posted online this year. There are 95,920 employed general dentists in the U.S., with a mean salary of $180,930.
Ten states with the most employed dentists:
1. California: 12,040
2. Texas: 8,480
3. Florida: 7,050
4. New York: 6,270
5. Illinois: 3,660
6. North Carolina: 3,120
7. Virginia: 3,090
8. Ohio: 3,070
9. Pennsylvania: 3,030
10. Washington: 2,910
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