Occupation Salary Profile

Dentists, General

SOC Code: 29-1021

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care. Excludes ā€œOral and Maxillofacial Surgeonsā€ (29-1022), ā€œOrthodontistsā€ (29-1023), ā€œProsthodontistsā€ (29-1024), and ā€œDentists, All Other Specialistsā€ (29-1029).

National Median (BLS)
$176,300
ā–² +3.05% Nominal ā–¼ -0.21% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$180,000
ā–² +5.88% Nominal +2.67% Real
Average Base Salary
$168,080
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
1,220
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Dentists, General.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $72,290
25th Percentile $83,740
National Median (50th Percentile) $176,300
75th Percentile $218,980
90th Percentile $243,700
P10: $72,290 P50 (Median): $176,300 P90: $243,700
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 843 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $180,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ā–² +5.88%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ā–² +2.67%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $116,059
25th Percentile $150,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $180,000
75th Percentile $208,000
90th Percentile $241,600
H-1B P10: $116,059 H-1B P50: $180,000 H-1B P90: $241,600
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Dentists, General roles ($180,000) is +2.1% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($176,300).