– Hourly pay for dentists is projected to drop nearly $14 by 2033 when adjusted for inflation.
– Here is the average annual salary for five dental roles, according to the most recent data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- General dentists: $172,290
- Oral surgeons: $309,410
- Orthodontists: $216,320
- Dental assistants: $44,710
- Dental hygienists: $81,400
– Lowest paying states for six dental roles:
- General dentists: Florida
- Oral surgeons: Arkansas
- Orthodontists: Florida
- Dental assistants: Arkansas
- Dental hygienists: Arkansas
- Dental technicians: West Virginia
– Highest paying states for six dental roles:
- General dentists: Minnesota
- Oral surgeons: New York
- Orthodontists: Nevada
- Dental assistants: Washington
- Dental hygienists: Washington
- Dental technicians: New Jersey
