General dentist/owner demographics and statistics in the US
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General dentist/owner gender statistics
25.3% of general dentist/owners are women and 74.7% of general dentist/owners are men.
- Male, 74.7%
- Female, 25.3%
General dentist/owner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.7% |
| Female | 25.3% |
General dentist/owner gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,039
Female income
$85,049
General dentist/owner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in general dentist/owner positions over time. Currently, 25.3% of general dentist/owners are female.
General dentist/owner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.15% | 20.85% |
| 2011 | 78.66% | 21.34% |
| 2012 | 78.06% | 21.94% |
| 2013 | 78.45% | 21.55% |
| 2014 | 79.77% | 20.23% |
| 2015 | 78.84% | 21.16% |
| 2016 | 79.49% | 20.51% |
| 2017 | 77.57% | 22.43% |
| 2018 | 77.51% | 22.49% |
| 2019 | 76.00% | 24.00% |
| 2020 | 76.09% | 23.91% |
| 2021 | 74.75% | 25.25% |
General dentist/owner related jobs gender ratio
We compared general dentist/owners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| General Dentist/Owner | 75% | 25% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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General dentist/owner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among general dentist/owners is White, which makes up 67.2% of all general dentist/owners. Comparatively, 15.3% of general dentist/owners are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of general dentist/owners are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
General dentist/owner race
| General dentist/owner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
General dentist/owner race and ethnicity over time
See how general dentist/owner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
General dentist/owner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.95% | 6.32% | 5.29% | 11.15% |
| 2011 | 74.79% | 6.48% | 5.31% | 10.86% |
| 2012 | 74.44% | 6.05% | 5.44% | 11.94% |
| 2013 | 74.95% | 5.88% | 5.49% | 11.30% |
| 2014 | 73.84% | 5.85% | 5.38% | 12.66% |
| 2015 | 73.85% | 5.91% | 5.32% | 12.58% |
| 2016 | 71.52% | 6.42% | 5.77% | 13.79% |
| 2017 | 72.88% | 5.90% | 5.51% | 13.29% |
| 2018 | 72.44% | 5.68% | 6.09% | 13.16% |
| 2019 | 71.06% | 5.95% | 6.13% | 14.23% |
| 2020 | 69.30% | 5.99% | 5.77% | 14.12% |
| 2021 | 67.25% | 6.22% | 6.40% | 15.32% |
General dentist/owner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian general dentist/owners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american general dentist/owners have the lowest average salary at $90,759.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $93,579 |
| White | $97,278 |
| Black or African American | $90,759 |
| Asian | $98,893 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,899 |
Average general dentist/owner age
See how the average age of general dentist/owners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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General dentist/owner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
General dentist/owner age breakdown
The average age of general dentist/owners is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the general dentist/owner population.
General dentist/owner age breakdown
| General Dentist/Owner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
General dentist/owner educational attainment
The most common degree for general dentist/owners is bachelor's degree, with 39% of general dentist/owners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 29% and doctoral degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Doctorate, 29%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 14%
General dentist/owners by degree level
| General dentist/owner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Doctorate | 29% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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General dentist/owner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, general dentist/owners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $120,000 annually. With a Doctorate degree, general dentist/owners earn a median annual income of $115,309 compared to $102,429 for general dentist/owners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $120,000 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $82,522 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,429 |
| Doctorate Degree | $115,309 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $85,225 |
General dentist/owner employment statistics
Most general dentist/owners work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where general dentist/owners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where general dentist/owners work.
General dentist/owner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
General dentist/owner jobs by company type
Employees with the general dentist/owner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most general dentist/owners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
General dentist/owner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 5% |
General dentist/owner jobs by industry
The most common industries for general dentist/owners are health care, technology and construction.
General dentist/owner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 15% |
| Technology | 12% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
General dentist/owner turnover and employment statistics
General dentist/owner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for general dentist/owners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General dentist/owner unemployment rate by year
| Year | General dentist/owner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average general dentist/owner tenure
The average general dentist/owner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 430 general dentist/owners resumes in Zippia's database.
General dentist/owner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 37% |
General dentist/owner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of general 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Maintenance Manager | 7.93% | 69,550 |
| Program Manager | 8.41% | 197,556 |
| Internet Sales Consultant | 9.38% | 28,456 |
| General Dentist/Owner | 10.39% | - |
| Software Publisher | 11.63% | 18,669 |
| Human Resource Advisor | 13.02% | 84,607 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Similar general dentist/owner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Maintenance Manager | 7.93% | 69,550 |
| Program Manager | 8.41% | 197,556 |
| Internet Sales Consultant | 9.38% | 28,456 |
| Software Publisher | 11.63% | 18,669 |
| Human Resource Advisor | 13.02% | 84,607 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Foreign languages spoken by general dentist/owners
The most common foreign language among general dentist/owners is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Italian, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- German, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Other, 21.5%
General dentist/owner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Italian | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| German | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.5% |
