The salary statistics and trend of general dentists in the industry of specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) 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 | $43,290 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $131,140 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $178,540 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for general dentists in the industry of specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) 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 $178,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $131,140. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent general dentists is $43,290.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of general dentists in the industry of Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $131,140 | 14.15% | 15.45% |
| 2016 | $112,590 | 2.13% | - |
| 2015 | $110,190 | 0.54% | - |
| 2014 | $109,600 | -4.17% | - |
| 2013 | $114,170 | 2.88% | - |
| 2012 | $110,880 | - | - |
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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