Dentists, General Salary (2025)
Based on 124,390 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $86,250 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $125,710 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $170,950 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $224,040 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $319,630 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$86K
25th
$126K
Median
$171K
75th
$224K
90th
$320K
Highest Paying States for Dentists, General
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Missouri | $241,580 |
| Oregon | $240,170 |
| Maine | $237,360 |
| Hawaii | $227,370 |
| Massachusetts | $223,200 |
| North Dakota | $222,340 |
| Alaska | $215,360 |
| Vermont | $214,130 |
| Georgia | $214,040 |
| Minnesota | $211,780 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Dentists, General salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Missouri at an average of $241,580 per year, while Minnesota has an average of $211,780 — a difference of $29,800. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Dentists, General
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 124,390 workers were employed as Dentists, Generals in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $191,350 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 29-1021