State government facilities are the top paying workplaces for dentists in the U.S., according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The federal agency released updated compensation data for dental jobs on April 25 to reflect 2022 information.
Top five highest paying workplaces for general dentists:
|
Workplaces |
Average hourly wage |
Average annual salary |
|
State government, excluding schools and hospitals |
$ 94.18 |
$ 195,900 |
|
Other ambulatory healthcare services |
$ 89.40 |
$ 185,940 |
|
Dental offices |
$ 83.72 |
$ 174,140 |
|
Outpatient care centers |
$ 82.01 |
$ 170,580 |
|
Physician offices |
$ 79.93 |
$ 166,260 |