The salary statistics and trend of general dentists in the industry of social assistance 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 | $95,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $116,220 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $141,960 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $174,970 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $207,240 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for general dentists in the industry of social assistance. 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 $207,240. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $141,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent general dentists is $95,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of general dentists in the industry of Social Assistance from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $141,960 | 7.77% | 11.17% |
| 2016 | $130,930 | 2.60% | - |
| 2015 | $127,530 | -0.49% | - |
| 2014 | $128,160 | -2.13% | - |
| 2013 | $130,890 | 3.65% | - |
| 2012 | $126,110 | - | - |
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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