U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsClean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177,520 | 1.3 % | $33.02 | $68,680 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.64 | $26.89 | $32.81 | $39.10 | $45.11 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $45,000 | $55,930 | $68,250 | $81,340 | $93,820 |
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 | 170,540 | 20.70 | $33.16 | $68,980 |
| Offices of Physicians | 1,420 | 0.06 | $30.38 | $63,190 |
| Employment Services | 1,340 | 0.05 | $31.58 | $65,690 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 640 | 0.11 | $32.88 | $68,390 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 620 | 0.01 | $27.38 | $56,950 |
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 | 170,540 | 20.70 | $33.16 | $68,980 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 640 | 0.11 | $32.88 | $68,390 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 410 | 0.06 | $31.86 | $66,270 |
| Offices of Physicians | 1,420 | 0.06 | $30.38 | $63,190 |
| Employment Services | 1,340 | 0.05 | $31.58 | $65,690 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Dentists | 170,540 | 20.70 | $33.16 | $68,980 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 640 | 0.11 | $32.88 | $68,390 |
| Insurance Carriers | 40 | (7) | $31.96 | $66,480 |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 410 | 0.06 | $31.86 | $66,270 |
| Employment Services | 1,340 | 0.05 | $31.58 | $65,690 |
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 | 18,050 | 1.29 | 0.92 | $43.37 | $90,220 |
| Texas | 10,860 | 1.08 | 0.77 | $32.47 | $67,530 |
| New York | 9,710 | 1.16 | 0.83 | $32.98 | $68,600 |
| Florida | 9,320 | 1.31 | 0.94 | $28.05 | $58,340 |
| Michigan | 8,570 | 2.28 | 1.63 | $28.46 | $59,200 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8,570 | 2.28 | 1.63 | $28.46 | $59,200 |
| Idaho | 1,220 | 2.05 | 1.46 | $31.86 | $66,270 |
| Utah | 2,240 | 1.95 | 1.40 | $31.56 | $65,640 |
| Maine | 1,120 | 1.93 | 1.39 | $32.53 | $67,660 |
| New Hampshire | 1,160 | 1.92 | 1.38 | $35.59 | $74,020 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 450 | 1.46 | 1.04 | $43.62 | $90,740 |
| California | 18,050 | 1.29 | 0.92 | $43.37 | $90,220 |
| Washington | 5,170 | 1.92 | 1.37 | $42.22 | $87,810 |
| District of Columbia | 470 | 0.74 | 0.53 | $41.50 | $86,320 |
| Nevada | 1,220 | 1.10 | 0.78 | $40.35 | $83,930 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,040 | 1.42 | 1.02 | $29.58 | $61,520 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 4,190 | 0.84 | 0.60 | $38.73 | $80,560 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,300 | 0.87 | 0.62 | $41.18 | $85,660 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,100 | 1.41 | 1.01 | $34.86 | $72,510 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 2,760 | 1.38 | 0.99 | $35.17 | $73,160 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,730 | 1.63 | 1.16 | $35.43 | $73,690 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 2,700 | 2.65 | 1.90 | $29.26 | $60,860 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 2,640 | 1.16 | 0.83 | $43.70 | $90,900 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 2,510 | 1.52 | 1.09 | $37.01 | $76,980 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 2,500 | 1.39 | 0.99 | $29.47 | $61,300 |