Specialty dentists have the highest annual mean wage in the offices of dentists industry, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average annual wage for specialty dentists across all industries and practice settings is $246,530 The agency…
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The average annual salary for orthodontists has increased from $230,830 in 2019 up to $254,620 in 2024. Orthodontists compensation jumped a total of $23,790, or 10.3%, from 2019 to 2024. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released updated compensation data April…
The average annual salary for oral and maxillofacial and surgeons has increased from $237,570 in 2019 up to $360,240 in 2024. Oral surgeon compensation jumped a total of $122,670, or 51.6%, from 2019 to 2024. The Bureau of Labor Statistics…
Dental assistants earn an average salary of $63,680 in Minnesota, the highest-paying state for this role, compared to the state’s average household income of $113,293. Here is how the average salary for dental assistants compares to the average household income…
More than 70 million adults in the U.S. do not have dental insurance, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. The number of individuals who lack health insurance is about 26 million, or around 9.5% of…
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Dental hygienists earn an average of $127,090 in California, the highest-paying state, versus the average household income of $134,491 for residents in the state. Here is how the average annual salary for hygienists compares to the average household income in…
There are 670 orthodontists in California, the most of any state, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency released updated employment information to reflect 2024 information on April 2. In total, there are 5,150 orthodontists in the U.S.…
Five dental companies were recently included in Newsweek‘s list of the greatest workplaces for women in 2025. Newsweek partnered with data research firm Plant-A Insights Group to create this year’s ranking by examining public data, interviewing HR professionals and conducting…
Dentists make an average of $240,740 in Vermont, the highest-earning state, compared to the state’s average household income of $105,931. Here is how the average annual salary for dentists compares to the average household income in each state, using new…
There are 930 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in California, the most of any state, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency released updated employment information to reflect 2024 information on April 2. In total, there are 5,330 oral…