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Dentists Specialists

Median Salary
208,000
Job Outlook
+5%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

All dentists not listed separately.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of dentists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 4,900 openings for dentists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$115,010

10%

$208,000

Median

$208,000+

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Dental Clinical Sciences, General
  • Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • Endodontics/Endodontology
  • Periodontics/Periodontology
  • Dental Public Health and Education
  • Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
  • Dental Materials

Skills and Interest

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