Dentist Salaries

Becoming a dentist is one of the fastest growing jobs in America today and pays very well. The average dentist salary is around $122,000. That is just the average and can increase depending if you specialize in anything. For example an orthodontists salary is around $146,00 and can be even higher depending on where you live.

Job Type Average Salary
General Dentist $122,000
Dental Assistant $26,000
Orthodontist $146,000
Oral Surgeon $199,000
Dental Hygienist $63,000

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  1. There is a handful of dentistry specializations offered today which offer great income opportunities. For instance, a Pediatric dentist would normally earn a dentist salary of around $134,000 per annum. In fact, the highest pediatric dentist salary recorded at Dedham Medical Associates Incorporated in Maryland is around $300,000 a year.

    newcomer in this profession generally earns a dentist salary of around $153,290 while a highly professional dentist can receive as much as $166,400 annually.

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  2. Compared to any other profession in the field of dentistry, the salary for dental hygienist has quite a higher range.

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