DentalPost conducted its survey between July and September 2022 and received participation from nearly 15,000 dental professionals. The survey addresses topics including compensation, job turnover and work environment. Read more about the methodology here.
Here are the regional income averages and medians for general dentists who are associates or employees, according to DentalPost:
Note: This data reflects total income reported by general dentists who work 32 hours or more per week.
Midwest
Average — $196,140
Median — $180,000
Northeast
Average — $218,800
Median — $200,000
South
Average — $174,200
Median — $175,000
West
Average — $194,090
Median — $184,000
