U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsExamine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care. Excludes "Prosthodontists" (29-1024), "Orthodontists" (29-1023), "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons" (29-1022) and "Dentists, All Other Specialists" (29-1029).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87,700 | 2.3 % | $76.33 | $158,770 | 1.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $34.32 | $48.39 | $67.81 | (5) | (5) |
| Annual Wage (2) | $71,390 | $100,650 | $141,040 | (5) | (5) |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Dentists | 79,460 | 9.65 | $77.60 | $161,410 |
| Offices of Physicians | 2,660 | 0.12 | $65.33 | $135,890 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,310 | 0.06 | $72.36 | $150,500 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 1,020 | 0.17 | $66.82 | $138,980 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 1,020 | 0.02 | $51.03 | $106,140 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Dentists | 79,460 | 9.65 | $77.60 | $161,410 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 1,020 | 0.17 | $66.82 | $138,980 |
| Offices of Physicians | 2,660 | 0.12 | $65.33 | $135,890 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 140 | 0.06 | $65.46 | $136,150 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,310 | 0.06 | $72.36 | $150,500 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Dentists | 79,460 | 9.65 | $77.60 | $161,410 |
| Facilities Support Services | 30 | 0.02 | $75.10 | $156,200 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 170 | 0.03 | $74.79 | $155,570 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,310 | 0.06 | $72.36 | $150,500 |
| Employment Services | 280 | 0.01 | $70.80 | $147,270 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 12,120 | 0.87 | 1.25 | $70.56 | $146,760 |
| New York | 6,970 | 0.84 | 1.21 | $72.30 | $150,390 |
| Texas | 5,180 | 0.51 | 0.75 | $78.84 | $163,990 |
| Florida | 4,970 | 0.70 | 1.01 | $70.39 | $146,410 |
| Illinois | 4,740 | 0.86 | 1.24 | $64.94 | $135,070 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2,380 | 0.97 | 1.40 | $75.35 | $156,730 |
| Utah | 1,090 | 0.95 | 1.38 | $55.32 | $115,070 |
| Massachusetts | 2,940 | 0.94 | 1.37 | $83.79 | $174,290 |
| Nevada | 1,040 | 0.94 | 1.36 | $80.27 | $166,950 |
| Idaho | 560 | 0.93 | 1.35 | $87.27 | $181,510 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 250 | 0.42 | 0.61 | $107.14 | $222,860 |
| North Dakota | 170 | 0.48 | 0.69 | $99.91 | $207,810 |
| Maine | 420 | 0.72 | 1.05 | $98.58 | $205,050 |
| Iowa | 710 | 0.49 | 0.72 | $97.48 | $202,750 |
| North Carolina | 2,490 | 0.66 | 0.96 | $94.26 | $196,060 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 4,790 | 0.96 | 1.39 | $67.09 | $139,540 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,670 | 0.96 | 1.39 | $65.23 | $135,680 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 3,360 | 0.95 | 1.37 | $66.76 | $138,850 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,800 | 1.09 | 1.58 | $81.35 | $169,220 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,660 | 0.73 | 1.05 | $92.23 | $191,840 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,530 | 0.85 | 1.23 | $66.54 | $138,400 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,520 | 0.61 | 0.88 | $73.84 | $153,590 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,360 | 0.81 | 1.17 | $89.53 | $186,210 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,270 | 0.92 | 1.34 | $66.38 | $138,080 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 1,230 | 1.21 | 1.76 | $61.55 | $128,020 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MI | 220 | 1.77 | 2.57 | $84.30 | $175,330 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 90 | 1.71 | 2.48 | $101.14 | $210,370 |
| Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division | 150 | 1.70 | 2.46 | $76.92 | $159,990 |
| Peabody, MA NECTA Division | 160 | 1.61 | 2.33 | $85.83 | $178,520 |
| Missoula, MT | 90 | 1.61 | 2.33 | (8) | (8) |
| Prescott, AZ | 90 | 1.60 | 2.31 | $78.37 | $163,000 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 60 | 1.59 | 2.30 | (8) | (8) |
| Madera, CA | 60 | 1.56 | 2.26 | $83.08 | $172,810 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | 60 | 1.52 | 2.21 | (8) | (8) |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 250 | 1.47 | 2.13 | $58.10 | $120,860 |