SOC 29-1029 · May 2025 · United States
Dentists, All Other Specialists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Dentists, All Other Specialists across the United States is $224,990 per year, measured over 5,230 jobs. The highest state median is in Texas, at $286,510.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Dentists, All Other Specialists
Pay for this occupation varies by 126.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Texas pays $286,510 and Connecticut pays $126,410.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $286,510 | 730 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $256,510 | — | |
| 3 | Illinois | $250,880 | 230 | |
| 4 | South Carolina | $246,770 | 70 | |
| 5 | Arizona | $244,170 | 190 | |
| 6 | West Virginia | $235,370 | 40 | |
| 7 | Arkansas | $232,730 | 40 | |
| 8 | California | $230,730 | 340 | |
| 9 | Missouri | $230,130 | 30 | |
| 10 | Michigan | $229,150 | 130 |
States with the most Dentists, All Other Specialists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 730 | $286,510 | |
| 2 | California | 340 | $230,730 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | 290 | $201,840 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 230 | $250,880 | |
| 5 | Arizona | 190 | $244,170 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 160 | $192,050 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 160 | $195,150 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 130 | $229,150 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 130 | $225,990 | |
| 10 | Oklahoma | 80 | $223,160 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando | $469,750 | — |
| 2 | Dallas | $402,600 | — |
| 3 | Houston | $389,520 | — |
| 4 | Austin | $281,940 | — |
| 5 | San Francisco | $279,820 | 30 |
| 6 | Chicago | $269,160 | 150 |
| 7 | Tucson | $254,650 | 40 |
| 8 | Portland | $249,600 | — |
| 9 | Phoenix | $244,170 | 80 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $241,090 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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