The salary statistics and trend of dentists in the industry of individual and family services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare dentist salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $88,370 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $115,040 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $143,780 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $178,450 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $207,100 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for dentists in the industry of individual and family services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) dentists is $207,100. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $143,780. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent dentists is $88,370.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dentists in the industry of Individual and Family Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $143,780 | 8.05% | 12.78% |
| 2016 | $132,200 | 12.24% | - |
| 2015 | $116,020 | -6.44% | - |
| 2014 | $123,490 | -5.00% | - |
| 2013 | $129,670 | 3.29% | - |
| 2012 | $125,410 | - | - |
The average salaries of dentists in 28 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of dentists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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