The list, which was published July 22, uses wage estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data from the federal agency was updated in April 2024.
Here are the three dental professions that made the list, with each job’s ranking out of 50, mean annual and hourly wage, and total employment.
Orthodontists
Rank: No. 18
Mean annual wage: $243,620
Mean hourly wage: $117.13
Total employment: 6,400
Prosthodontists
Rank: No. 20
Mean annual wage: $240,750
Mean hourly wage: $115.75
Total employment: 570
General dentists
Rank: No. 23
Mean annual wage: $191,750
Mean hourly wage: $92.19
Total employment: 121,640
