Average dentistry major salary

Updated September 14, 2023

$125,089

$72,00010%

$125,089Median

$215,00090%

What is the average dentistry major salary in the US?

Dentistry major graduates in the US make on average $125,089 annually or $60.14 hourly.While the top 10 percent make over $215,000 per year, the bottom 10 percent make under $72,000.Most jobs for dentistry majors are in health care companies and retail companies.The best states for high paying jobs for dentistry major graduates are Alaska, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.

Best paying cities

$147,295

$140,015

$138,804

Average dentistry salary by company

If you are a dentistry major graduate, you can expect good job security. However, keep in mind that some industries pay better than others.Employers that have the highest concentration of job opportunities for dentistry majors are health care companies and retail companies.Companies like MINT dentistry or Immediadent will get you the highest pay packages.Also, companies like North American Dental Group and Smile Brands pay dentistry major graduates very well.

Average salary by company

Rank	Company	Zippia score	Average dentistry salary
1	1.MINT dentistry	4.1	$137,103
2	2.Immediadent	3.5	$135,608
3	3.North American Dental Group	4.1	$134,365
4	4.Smile Brands	4.6	$133,781
5	5.Walmart	4.6	$132,181
6	6.All Medical Personnel	4.5	$129,787
7	7.Advantage Dental Group	3.6	$129,785
8	8.GPHA	4.1	$129,730
9	9.Kool Smiles	4.4	$128,204
10	10.The Arora Group	4.2	$127,718
11	11.Dentist	4.7	$127,633
12	12.(private Practice - General Law)	3.9	$126,732
13	13.Gentle Dental	4.1	$126,123
14	14.Dr. Dental	4.0	$126,067
15	15.Bright Now! Dental	4.0	$126,041
16	16.Dental Dreams	3.8	$126,029
17	17.Smiles Dental Care	4.2	$126,011
18	18.Family Dental	4.0	$126,001
19	19.Great Expressions Dental Centers	4.6	$125,839
20	20.Dental Care Alliance	4.7	$125,805

Average dentistry major salary by city

Dentistry major graduates in the United States of America make on average $125,089 a year or $60.14 per hour.Boston, MA reports the highest annual salary for dentistry majors at 147,295.The average entry-level salary in Boston, MA is $88,000.Rochester, NH, Washington, DC, Portland, OR, Minneapolis, MN, Portland, ME, and Las Vegas, NV are the best cities for dentistry major graduates looking for a higher than average salary.Alaska, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire are the top 5 highest earning states for dentistry major graduates.Tennessee, South Dakota, Wyoming, Louisiana, and West Virginia are at the bottom for competitive pay.

Average salary by location

Rank	City	Average dentistry salary	Salary range
1	Boston, MA	$147,295	$90k $192k
2	Rochester, NH	$140,015	$90k $192k
3	Washington, DC	$138,804	$90k $192k
4	Portland, OR	$138,146	$90k $192k
5	Minneapolis, MN	$137,011	$90k $192k
6	Portland, ME	$135,328	$90k $192k
7	Las Vegas, NV	$134,014	$90k $192k
8	Chicago, IL	$133,910	$90k $192k
9	Milwaukee, WI	$131,341	$90k $192k
10	Columbus, OH	$128,895	$90k $192k
11	Detroit, MI	$127,560	$90k $192k
12	Madison, AL	$127,417	$90k $192k
13	Omaha, NE	$127,018	$90k $192k
14	Baltimore, MD	$126,983	$90k $192k
15	Richmond, VA	$125,611	$90k $192k
16	Phoenix, AZ	$122,637	$90k $192k
17	Tacoma, WA	$122,097	$90k $192k
18	New York, NY	$122,016	$90k $192k
19	Richmond, IN	$121,979	$90k $192k
20	Atlanta, GA	$121,844	$90k $192k

Average dentistry major salary by state

The darker areas on the map show where dentistry majors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Average salary

Dentistry major average salary by state

State	Average dentistry major salary	Average hourly rate
Alaska	$151,501	$72.84
Rhode Island	$148,709	$71.49
Massachusetts	$145,476	$69.94
Connecticut	$139,009	$66.83
New Hampshire	$138,525	$66.60
Oregon	$137,403	$66.06
Minnesota	$136,048	$65.41
Maine	$134,301	$64.57
Nevada	$133,415	$64.14
Illinois	$132,441	$63.67
Idaho	$130,810	$62.89
Wisconsin	$130,342	$62.66
Ohio	$128,700	$61.88
Vermont	$128,698	$61.87
North Dakota	$127,032	$61.07
Michigan	$126,644	$60.89
Maryland	$126,069	$60.61
Alabama	$125,968	$60.56
Nebraska	$125,925	$60.54
Virginia	$125,130	$60.16
New Jersey	$124,532	$59.87
Arizona	$121,944	$58.63
New York	$121,680	$58.50
Washington	$121,177	$58.26
Georgia	$121,067	$58.21
Indiana	$120,828	$58.09
Delaware	$119,659	$57.53
Oklahoma	$119,593	$57.50
North Carolina	$119,049	$57.24
Missouri	$118,818	$57.12
Texas	$118,247	$56.85
Montana	$118,120	$56.79
Colorado	$117,210	$56.35
New Mexico	$116,718	$56.11
Mississippi	$116,653	$56.08
Arkansas	$116,157	$55.84
Kansas	$116,110	$55.82
Florida	$114,746	$55.17
Iowa	$114,522	$55.06
South Carolina	$114,052	$54.83
California	$113,533	$54.58
Hawaii	$112,523	$54.10
Pennsylvania	$112,213	$53.95
Utah	$109,615	$52.70
Tennessee	$108,222	$52.03
South Dakota	$107,301	$51.59
Wyoming	$106,135	$51.03
Louisiana	$100,753	$48.44
West Virginia	$98,057	$47.14
Kentucky	$95,717	$46.02

Highest paying jobs for dentistry majors

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Open jobs
1	Orthodontist	$215,332	18,456
2	Pediatric Dentist	$166,899	30,550
3	Associate Dentist	$148,530	7,961
4	General Dentist	$147,636	48,612
5	Dentist	$147,415	8,570
6	Dental Hygienist	$88,432	24,234
7	Dental Technician	$68,232	45,536
8	Orthodontic Assistant	$49,768	55,933
9	Dental Assisting Instructor	$48,268	56,556
10	Oral Surgery Assistant	$44,205	19,858
11	Research Assistant	$42,896	51,080
12	Research Internship	$39,573	95,123
13	Dental Assistant Extern	$38,678	24,154
14	Registered Dental Assistant	$38,145	76,460
15	Dental Assistant	$37,729	69,835
16	Home Health Aid	$27,248	248,490

Salary history for dentistry major graduates

This data shows the national average salary between 2011-2020 among Dentistry major graduates.

Dentistry major salary by experience level

Average salary by experience level salaries by experience level

The salary for a dentistry major graduate can range from $42,244 to $101,780 depending on the amount of work experience that the person has. Data on how experience level affects salary is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as part of their National Compensation Survey, which is based on factors such as knowledge, complexity, contacts, and environment.

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level average salary by experience level	$42,200	$20.31
Mid-level average salary by experience level	$53,500	$25.74
Senior-level average salary by experience level	$102,000	$48.93

Salaries for related majors

Rank	Major	Average salary	Range
1	Medicine	$106,115	$27k $154k
2	Pharmacy	$76,511	$27k $154k
3	Dental Assisting	$68,269	$27k $154k
4	Occupational Therapy	$64,747	$27k $154k
5	Nursing	$61,445	$27k $154k
6	Physical Therapy	$60,923	$27k $154k
7	Speech-Language Pathology	$60,244	$27k $154k
8	Communication Disorders Sciences	$58,170	$27k $154k
9	Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	$53,733	$27k $154k
10	Nursing Assistants	$52,588	$27k $154k
11	Medical Technician	$52,556	$27k $154k
12	Dietetics	$52,085	$27k $154k
13	Public Health	$51,317	$27k $154k
14	Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science	$50,245	$27k $154k
15	Mental Health Counseling	$48,153	$27k $154k
16	Health Sciences And Services	$47,683	$27k $154k
17	Rehabilitation Science	$46,618	$27k $154k
18	Health And Wellness	$43,051	$27k $154k
19	Health Care Administration	$36,054	$27k $154k
20	Medical Assisting Services	$33,822	$27k $154k