How dentist pay has evolved since 2018

The average annual salary for a general dentist in the U.S. fell $13,670 from 2020 to 2021.

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All salary information comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Average annual salary for general dentists in the U.S. from 2018-21:

2021: $167,160

2020: $180,830

2019: $178,260

2018: $175,840

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