Dentists
Average annual salary in 2022: $172,290
Average annual salary in 2021: $177,770
Change: 3.1 percent decrease
Dental hygienists
Average annual salary in 2022: $84,860
Average annual salary in 2021: $81,360
Change: 4.3 percent increase
Dental assistants
Average annual salary in 2022: $44,710
Average annual salary in 2021: $42,510
Change: 5.2 percent increase
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