Dental salary by role
Compare pay across the dental workforce — from assistants and hygienists to general dentists and specialists. Search a role, switch between annual and hourly, then open any role for the full distribution.
OrthodontistVerified
$239,200+
median · top 10% $239,200+
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonVerified
$239,200+
median · top 10% $239,200+
General DentistVerified
$179,210
median · top 10% $239,200
Pediatric DentistEstimate
$179,210
median · top 10% $239,200
Dental HygienistVerified
$94,260
median · top 10% $120,060
Dental Office ManagerEstimate
$60,000
median · top 10% $85,000
Dental AssistantVerified
$47,300
median · top 10% $61,780
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| Role | Median annual | Median hourly | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontist | $239,200+ | — | $239,200+ |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200+ | — | $239,200+ |
| General Dentist | $179,210 | $86.16/hr | $239,200+ |
| Pediatric Dentist | $179,210 | — | $239,200+ |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,260 | $45.32/hr | $120,060 |
| Dental Office Manager | $60,000 | $28.85/hr | $85,000 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,300 | $22.74/hr | $61,780 |
Verified figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024. “Estimate” rows are derived from BLS-anchored data, not standalone survey figures.
Verified figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024. Roles tagged “Estimate” are derived from BLS-anchored data and are not standalone survey figures. How DentalSalary works →
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