The salary statistics and trend of general dentists in the industry of offices of physicians are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare general dentist salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $86,790 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $113,470 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $141,730 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $177,200 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for general dentists in the industry of offices of physicians. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 75th percentile (the top 25 percent of the highest paid) general dentists is $177,200. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $141,730. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent general dentists is $86,790.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of general dentists in the industry of Offices of Physicians from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $141,730 | 1.43% | 8.07% |
| 2016 | $139,710 | 0.84% | - |
| 2015 | $138,540 | 3.05% | - |
| 2014 | $134,320 | 0.92% | - |
| 2013 | $133,080 | 2.10% | - |
| 2012 | $130,290 | - | - |
The average salaries of general dentists in 26 industries within the health care and social assistance 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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