Dental officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Dental officer gender statistics
20.6% of dental officers are women and 79.4% of dental officers are men.
- Male, 79.4%
- Female, 20.6%
Dental officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.4% |
| Female | 20.6% |
Dental officer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,865
Female income
$90,506
Dental officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dental officer positions over time. Currently, 20.6% of dental officers are female.
Dental officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.99% | 34.01% |
| 2011 | 69.26% | 30.74% |
| 2012 | 70.31% | 29.69% |
| 2013 | 68.97% | 31.03% |
| 2014 | 72.85% | 27.15% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 25.87% |
| 2016 | 69.33% | 30.67% |
| 2017 | 74.82% | 25.18% |
| 2018 | 73.66% | 26.34% |
| 2019 | 75.54% | 24.46% |
| 2020 | 72.67% | 27.33% |
| 2021 | 79.36% | 20.64% |
Dental officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared dental officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Dental officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dental officers is White, which makes up 55.6% of all dental officers. Comparatively, 21.2% of dental officers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of dental officers are Asian.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.2%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Dental officer race
| Dental officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.2% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Dental officer race and ethnicity over time
See how dental officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dental officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.54% | 8.21% | 7.75% | 15.82% |
| 2011 | 62.59% | 8.28% | 7.49% | 18.09% |
| 2012 | 60.82% | 9.23% | 8.25% | 18.59% |
| 2013 | 62.94% | 8.44% | 8.55% | 16.82% |
| 2014 | 62.27% | 8.25% | 8.55% | 17.97% |
| 2015 | 62.21% | 8.01% | 7.64% | 18.72% |
| 2016 | 61.72% | 7.33% | 8.59% | 18.88% |
| 2017 | 59.63% | 7.88% | 9.07% | 20.48% |
| 2018 | 60.67% | 8.18% | 8.50% | 19.07% |
| 2019 | 58.53% | 6.35% | 9.92% | 21.34% |
| 2020 | 57.18% | 7.70% | 8.94% | 20.49% |
| 2021 | 55.57% | 7.27% | 10.19% | 21.23% |
Dental officer wage gap by race
According to our data, white dental officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino dental officers have the lowest average salary at $94,223.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $96,628 |
| White | $97,007 |
| Black or African American | $94,745 |
| Asian | $96,755 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,223 |
Average dental officer age
See how the average age of dental officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dental officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 37.5 |
| Unknown | 37 | |
| Asian | 35 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 33 |
| White | 31 | 38 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Dental officer age breakdown
The average age of dental officers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the dental officer population.
Dental officer age breakdown
| Dental Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Dental officer educational attainment
The most common degree for dental officers is bachelor's degree, with 47% of dental officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 43% and doctoral degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Doctorate, 43%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Dental officers by degree level
| Dental officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Doctorate | 43% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Dental officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dental officers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $96,834 annually. With a Associate degree, dental officers earn a median annual income of $96,308 compared to $92,129 for dental officers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $92,129 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,834 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $96,308 |
Dental officer employment statistics
Most dental officers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where dental officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dental officers work.
Dental officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Dental officer jobs by company type
Employees with the dental officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dental officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Dental officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 25% |
Dental officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for dental officers are health care, government and professional.
Dental officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 33% |
| Government | 18% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Education | 10% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Dental officer turnover and employment statistics
Dental officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dental officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dental officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dental officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 6.02% |
| 2012 | 6.48% |
| 2013 | 4.50% |
| 2014 | 3.59% |
| 2015 | 3.37% |
| 2016 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 2.92% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 2.55% |
| 2020 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 4.10% |
Average dental officer tenure
The average dental officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 292 dental officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dental officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Dental officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dental officers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Officer | 4.40% | - |
| Autopsy Assistant | 5.81% | 128,639 |
| Venipuncturist | 7.76% | 9,115 |
| Medical Transcription-Radiology | 8.65% | 47,272 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| VET Assistant | 9.55% | 6,591 |
| Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 34,262 |
Similar dental officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Autopsy Assistant | 5.81% | 128,639 |
| Venipuncturist | 7.76% | 9,115 |
| Medical Transcription-Radiology | 8.65% | 47,272 |
| Pharmacist Assistant | 9.41% | 47,082 |
| VET Assistant | 9.55% | 6,591 |
| Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 34,262 |
Foreign languages spoken by dental officers
The most common foreign language among dental officers is Spanish at 30.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 15.4% and Korean is the third-most popular at 15.4%.
- Spanish, 30.8%
- Urdu, 15.4%
- Korean, 15.4%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- French, 7.7%
- Other, 23.0%
Dental officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.8% |
| Urdu | 15.4% |
| Korean | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Other | 23.0% |