General dentists have the highest annual mean wage in the individual and family services industry, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The average annual wage for general dentists across all industries and practice settings is $196,100.
The agency released updated compensation data in April to reflect 2024 information, the most recent available.
Here are the 10 highest-paying industries for general dentists, along with the average annual salary:
- Individual and family services: $230,430
- State government, excluding schools and hospitals: $212,760
- Insurance carriers: $207,120
- Other ambulatory health care services: $207,000
- Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing: $206,020
- Offices of dentists: $197,450
- Offices of physicians: $190,390
- Local government, excluding schools and hospitals: $189,940
- Outpatient care settings: $187,950
- Employment services: $182,330
