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 |