The salary statistics and trend of general dentists in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare general dentist salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $47,990 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $60,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $119,980 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $152,690 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $172,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for general dentists in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) general dentists is $172,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $119,980. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent general dentists is $47,990.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of general dentists in the industry of Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $119,980 | 9.42% | 49.90% |
| 2016 | $108,680 | -21.32% | - |
| 2015 | $131,850 | 3.66% | - |
| 2014 | $127,020 | 21.34% | - |
| 2013 | $99,920 | 39.84% | - |
| 2012 | $60,110 | - | - |
The average salaries of general dentists in nine industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of general dentists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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