Dentist/owner demographics and statistics in the US
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Dentist/owner gender statistics
35.8% of dentist/owners are women and 64.2% of dentist/owners are men.
- Male, 64.2%
- Female, 35.8%
Dentist/owner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.2% |
| Female | 35.8% |
Dentist/owner gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$136,365
Female income
$121,518
Dentist/owner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dentist/owner positions over time. Currently, 35.8% of dentist/owners are female.
Dentist/owner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.64% | 26.36% |
| 2011 | 74.60% | 25.40% |
| 2012 | 73.34% | 26.66% |
| 2013 | 73.46% | 26.54% |
| 2014 | 67.53% | 32.47% |
| 2015 | 69.25% | 30.75% |
| 2016 | 68.68% | 31.32% |
| 2017 | 67.00% | 33.00% |
| 2018 | 64.75% | 35.25% |
| 2019 | 67.55% | 32.45% |
| 2020 | 65.33% | 34.67% |
| 2021 | 64.23% | 35.77% |
Dentist/owner related jobs gender ratio
We compared dentist/owners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Dentist/Owner | 64% | 36% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Dentist/owner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dentist/owners is White, which makes up 66.7% of all dentist/owners. Comparatively, 17.6% of dentist/owners are Asian and 9.2% of dentist/owners are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.7%
- Asian, 17.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.2%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Dentist/owner race
| Dentist/owner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Asian | 17.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Dentist/owner race and ethnicity over time
See how dentist/owner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dentist/owner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.06% | 3.85% | 12.30% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 77.29% | 3.02% | 10.80% | 7.13% |
| 2012 | 75.65% | 3.41% | 11.20% | 7.89% |
| 2013 | 74.42% | 3.56% | 12.12% | 8.14% |
| 2014 | 73.52% | 3.59% | 13.31% | 7.76% |
| 2015 | 75.58% | 2.55% | 12.20% | 7.49% |
| 2016 | 73.63% | 3.16% | 13.12% | 8.05% |
| 2017 | 71.44% | 3.82% | 14.56% | 8.09% |
| 2018 | 72.17% | 3.56% | 14.64% | 7.71% |
| 2019 | 72.44% | 3.66% | 14.32% | 7.86% |
| 2020 | 68.16% | 3.40% | 16.96% | 8.22% |
| 2021 | 66.68% | 3.10% | 17.59% | 9.16% |
Dentist/owner wage gap by race
According to our data, white dentist/owners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dentist/owners have the lowest average salary at $127,828.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $133,335 |
| White | $155,618 |
| Black or African American | $127,828 |
| Asian | $138,713 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $128,166 |
Average dentist/owner age
See how the average age of dentist/owners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Dentist/owner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 38 |
| White | 48 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 47 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 41 |
Dentist/owner age breakdown
The average age of dentist/owners is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the dentist/owner population.
Dentist/owner age breakdown
| Dentist/Owner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Dentist/owner educational attainment
The most common degree for dentist/owners is doctoral degree, with 64% of dentist/owners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 3%.
- Doctorate, 64%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Master's, 3%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Dentist/owners by degree level
| Dentist/owner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 64% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Dentist/owner employment statistics
Company size where dentist/owners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dentist/owners work.
Dentist/owner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Dentist/owner jobs by industry
The most common industries for dentist/owners are health care, professional and non profits.
Dentist/owner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 42% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Dentist/owner turnover and employment statistics
Dentist/owner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dentist/owners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dentist/owner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dentist/owner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 0.50% |
| 2017 | 0.50% |
| 2018 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 0.99% |
Average dentist/owner tenure
The average dentist/owner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 418 dentist/owners resumes in Zippia's database.
Dentist/owner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 1% |
| 1-2 years | 11% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 47% |
Dentist/owner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dentist/owners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,559 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Dentist/Owner | 11.94% | - |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Allergist/Immunologist, Physician | 13.05% | 38,272 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar dentist/owner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,559 |
| Midlevel Provider | 11.62% | 25,646 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Allergist/Immunologist, Physician | 13.05% | 38,272 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by dentist/owners
The most common foreign language among dentist/owners is Spanish at 48.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.9% and French is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 48.4%
- Portuguese, 12.9%
- French, 9.7%
- Tagalog, 6.5%
- Filipino, 3.2%
- Other, 19.3%
Dentist/owner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.4% |
| Portuguese | 12.9% |
| French | 9.7% |
| Tagalog | 6.5% |
| Filipino | 3.2% |
| Other | 19.3% |
