Benchmarking

How dentist compensation compares to inflation

The average annual salary for dentists increased by 11.3% between 2023 and 2024, while inflation is currently down by 19.5%.

By: Ariana Portalatin

Monday, June 24th, 2024

Here is how the average pay for dentists, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, compares to the average U.S. inflation rate.

2023

Average salary: $172,290

Inflation rate: 4.1 percent

2024

Average salary: $191,750

Inflation rate (as of May): 3.3 percent

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