Here is how annual compensation for six dental roles compares to education debt in 2024:
Average annual salary for six dental roles:
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons: $334,310
Dentists, all other specialists: $244,470
Orthodontists: $243,620
Dentists, general: $191,750
Dental hygienists: $89,890
Dental assistants: $47,350
Average dental education debt: $305,306
