29 Series · SOC 29-1029
Dentists, All Other Specialists Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $224,990
- Median / year
- $402,700
- Top 10% earn
- +0.3%
- Growth '23–'33
- 5,230
- US workers
Dentists, All Other Specialists earn a median of $224,990 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $224,990, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $104,120 (10th percentile) to $402,700 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 5,230 US workers. Texas pays the most ($286,510), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Dentists, All Other Specialists earn a median of $224,990, putting them among the better-paid US occupations and higher than 97% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Healthcare Practitioners and Technical, it ranks #21 of 71 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 0.3% by 2033.
- $224,990
- Median annual wage
- Top 3%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #21 of 71
- in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- 3.9×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: Texas at $286,510. Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Dentists, All Other Specialists (SOC 29-1029) pays a national median of $224,990 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $104,120 at the 10th percentile to $402,700 at the 90th, with a mean of $247,930 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 5,230 Americans work in this occupation across 19 reporting states and 25 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a +0.3% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as slower than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 200 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is Doctoral or professional degree and internship/residency of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of A for this role, with a fatality rate of 0.7 per 100,000 and injury rate of 1.5 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Texas pays the highest state median at $286,510, which is +27% above the national figure. The top metro is Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL at $469,750 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.
Median Salary
$224,990
per year
Median Hourly
$108.17/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$247,930
average
Employment
5,230
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Dentists, All Other Specialists pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$224,990 Top 3% higher than 97% of 825 US occupations
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Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 29-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Dentists, All Other Specialists; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 25 29-series occupations with growth data, Dentists, All Other Specialists sits on the slower-growing side at +0.3% growth and $224,990 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
+0.3%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
200
per year (projected)
Typical Education
Doctoral or professional degree
On-the-Job Training
Internship/residency
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings →Very Safe
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
0.7/100K
Injury Rate
1.5/100
Danger Index
6.4/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$104,120
25th Percentile
$166,130
Median
$224,990
75th Percentile
$280,590
90th Percentile
$402,700
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $286,510 | +27% above national |
| 2 | Oregon | $256,510 | +14% above national |
| 3 | Illinois | $250,880 | +12% above national |
| 4 | South Carolina | $246,770 | +10% above national |
| 5 | Arizona | $244,170 | +9% above national |
| 6 | West Virginia | $235,370 | +5% above national |
| 7 | Arkansas | $232,730 | +3% above national |
| 8 | California | $230,730 | +3% above national |
| 9 | Missouri | $230,130 | +2% above national |
| 10 | Michigan | $229,150 | +2% above national |
| 11 | North Carolina | $225,990 | same as national |
| 12 | Nebraska | $224,990 | same as national |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $223,160 | 1% below national |
| 14 | Maryland | $207,450 | 8% below national |
| 15 | New Jersey | $201,840 | 10% below national |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $195,150 | 13% below national |
| 17 | Ohio | $192,050 | 15% below national |
| 18 | Colorado | $186,640 | 17% below national |
| 19 | Connecticut | $126,410 | 44% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $469,750 | +109% above national |
| 2 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $402,600 | +79% above national |
| 3 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $389,520 | +73% above national |
| 4 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $281,940 | +25% above national |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $279,820 | +24% above national |
| 6 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $269,160 | +20% above national |
| 7 | Tucson, AZ | $254,650 | +13% above national |
| 8 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $249,600 | +11% above national |
| 9 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $244,170 | +9% above national |
| 10 | Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $242,940 | +8% above national |
| 11 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $241,090 | +7% above national |
| 12 | Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $234,620 | +4% above national |
| 13 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $233,060 | +4% above national |
| 14 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $232,090 | +3% above national |
| 15 | Pittsburgh, PA | $230,480 | +2% above national |
| 16 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $230,190 | +2% above national |
| 17 | Omaha, NE-IA | $224,990 | same as national |
| 18 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $213,660 | 5% below national |
| 19 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $213,570 | 5% below national |
| 20 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $207,450 | 8% below national |
| 21 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $199,300 | 11% below national |
| 22 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $182,480 | 19% below national |
| 23 | Cleveland, OH | $127,800 | 43% below national |
| 24 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $108,230 | 52% below national |
| 25 | Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $104,060 | 54% below national |
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How to use Dentists, All Other Specialists pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $280,590/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
- Location moves pay significantly: Texas leads at $286,510/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
- Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs
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