The salary statistics and trend of general dentists in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals 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 | $52,130 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,430 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $133,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $174,640 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for general dentists in the industry of general medical and surgical hospitals. 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 $174,640. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $133,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent general dentists is $52,130.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of general dentists in the industry of General Medical and Surgical Hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $133,940 | 7.18% | 11.08% |
| 2016 | $124,320 | -4.30% | - |
| 2015 | $129,660 | -1.57% | - |
| 2014 | $131,690 | 1.69% | - |
| 2013 | $129,470 | 8.01% | - |
| 2012 | $119,100 | - | - |
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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