5 highest-paying industries for dentists

Dentists can make the most money working for insurance carriers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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The federal agency released updated salary information to reflect 2023 data April 3.

Here are the top-paying industries for dentists:

Insurance carriers: $202,720

Individual and family services: $198,120

State government, excluding schools and hospitals: $197,960

Other ambulatory healthcare services: $197,940

Dental offices: $194,400

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