The salary statistics and trend of general dentists in the industry of individual and family services 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 | $86,260 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $113,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $141,160 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $180,880 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $203,990 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for general 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) general dentists is $203,990. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $141,160. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent general dentists is $86,260.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of general dentists in the industry of Individual and Family Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $141,160 | 8.47% | 10.23% |
| 2016 | $129,200 | 2.55% | - |
| 2015 | $125,900 | -1.60% | - |
| 2014 | $127,910 | -1.07% | - |
| 2013 | $129,280 | 1.98% | - |
| 2012 | $126,720 | - | - |
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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