U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAssist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 294,030 | 0.9 % | $16.41 | $34,140 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.90 | $13.18 | $16.09 | $19.19 | $22.64 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $22,680 | $27,400 | $33,470 | $39,920 | $47,090 |
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 | 272,080 | 33.03 | $16.40 | $34,120 |
| Offices of Physicians | 4,990 | 0.22 | $15.17 | $31,540 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 3,610 | 0.18 | $18.33 | $38,130 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 2,470 | 0.09 | $16.19 | $33,670 |
| Employment Services | 2,260 | 0.09 | $16.66 | $34,650 |
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 | 272,080 | 33.03 | $16.40 | $34,120 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 2,230 | 0.38 | $16.61 | $34,550 |
| Offices of Physicians | 4,990 | 0.22 | $15.17 | $31,540 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 3,610 | 0.18 | $18.33 | $38,130 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 2,470 | 0.09 | $16.19 | $33,670 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 90 | 0.04 | $18.58 | $38,650 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 3,610 | 0.18 | $18.33 | $38,130 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,730 | 0.08 | $17.14 | $35,650 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 150 | 0.06 | $17.12 | $35,610 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 1,590 | 0.03 | $17.12 | $35,610 |
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 | 44,410 | 3.17 | 1.37 | $16.97 | $35,290 |
| Texas | 20,800 | 2.06 | 0.89 | $15.29 | $31,800 |
| New York | 16,730 | 2.01 | 0.87 | $16.55 | $34,430 |
| Florida | 14,770 | 2.08 | 0.90 | $15.96 | $33,210 |
| Illinois | 11,510 | 2.08 | 0.90 | $16.00 | $33,270 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1,140 | 3.69 | 1.59 | $20.20 | $42,020 |
| Utah | 4,210 | 3.67 | 1.59 | $13.44 | $27,950 |
| Washington | 9,690 | 3.60 | 1.56 | $18.37 | $38,220 |
| Idaho | 2,000 | 3.36 | 1.45 | $14.74 | $30,660 |
| California | 44,410 | 3.17 | 1.37 | $16.97 | $35,290 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 430 | 0.67 | 0.29 | $22.90 | $47,630 |
| Alaska | 1,140 | 3.69 | 1.59 | $20.20 | $42,020 |
| New Hampshire | 1,540 | 2.55 | 1.10 | $20.02 | $41,640 |
| Minnesota | 5,320 | 2.07 | 0.90 | $19.79 | $41,170 |
| Connecticut | 3,760 | 2.35 | 1.02 | $19.32 | $40,180 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 10,710 | 2.81 | 1.21 | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 9,360 | 1.88 | 0.81 | $17.49 | $36,380 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 7,580 | 2.14 | 0.93 | $16.43 | $34,180 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 5,940 | 2.38 | 1.03 | $15.48 | $32,190 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 5,250 | 3.82 | 1.65 | $16.85 | $35,040 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 4,910 | 2.23 | 0.96 | $17.32 | $36,020 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 4,740 | 2.81 | 1.22 | $16.52 | $34,370 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 4,480 | 1.96 | 0.85 | $18.95 | $39,420 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 4,270 | 3.17 | 1.37 | $18.94 | $39,400 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 3,970 | 3.48 | 1.51 | $15.20 | $31,610 |