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The average salary for a Dentist in U.S. is $191,750.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $191,750

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $92.19

What does a Dentist earn?

On average, dentists earn around $191,750 per year in the U.S.. Dentists work with patients of all ages, providing advice and treatments for a variety of dental issues. They may specialise in certain areas, such as orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, or paediatric dentistry.

How to earn more as a Dentist

If you want to become a dentist, you will need to attain a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree or a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. You may also consider completing a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as biology, before enrolling in a dental program. To earn more earnings, you may want to specialize in a field such as orthodontics, oral surgery, or periodontics. Alternatively, you may decide to set up your own dentistry practice or become a private practitioner.