The salary statistics and trend of general dentists in the industry of state government, including schools and hospitals are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare general dentist salaries in different industries within the federal, state, and local government sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $54,600 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $108,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $134,920 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $171,690 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for general dentists in the industry of state government, including schools and 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 $171,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $134,920. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent general dentists is $54,600.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of general dentists in the industry of State government, including schools and hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $134,920 | 3.18% | 6.90% |
| 2016 | $130,630 | -2.69% | - |
| 2015 | $134,140 | 3.71% | - |
| 2014 | $129,160 | 5.02% | - |
| 2013 | $122,680 | -2.39% | - |
| 2012 | $125,610 | - | - |
The average salaries of general dentists in six industries within the federal, state, and local government 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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