Dentists were ranked No. 5 out of 27 on a list of best 401k plans by job sectors by Judy Diamond Associates.
Industries were scored on seven metrics: average account balance, employee contributions, employee longevity, participation rate, employer contributions, rate of return and plan score. Lower scores resulted in higher rankings. Dentists were ranked No. 8 in last year's rankings.
The 32,931 dentists included in the data have an average account balance of $107,568 and average employer contribution of $2,775 per participant.
Dental practices with one to 10 dentists have an average account balance of $122,782, while dental companies with 5,000 or more participants have an average account balance of $40,141, according to the report.
Here are the five top-ranked industries and each profession's overall score:
1. Certified public accountants: 26
2. Financial advisors: 32
3. Lawyers: 33
4. Physicians: 43
5. Dentists: 43