Here are 10 notes, stats and numbers on pay and compensation for dentists:
1. Fifty-seven percent of dentist-owners indicated they were satisfied or very satisfied with their total compensation in 2024, compared to 44.9% of associate dentists, according to Dentalpost's 2025 Dental Salary Survey Report.
2. The average full-time income of general dentists who are practice owners or partners was $320,316 in 2024, compared to $300,273 in 2023.
3. The average full-time income of general dentists who are associates was $225,929 in 2024, compared to $217,867 in 2023.
4. The income of dentist-owners increased by 9.9% between 2023 and 2024, while the income of associates increased by 8.5%.
5. Full-time general dentists who are practice owners or partners reported primary total income from their practice ranging from $100,000 to $1,800,000.
6. General dentists have an average annual wage of $191,750, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
7. The mean hourly wage for general dentists is $92.19.
8. Insurance carriers are the top-paying setting for the profession, with an average annual wage of $202,720.
9. General dentists earn the most in New Hampshire, with an average mean salary of $260,380.
10. The median annual wage for general dentists is $166,300.