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Dentists, General (29-1021) in Connecticut
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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
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Estimated Employment1,360
Mean wageN/A
Entry wageN/A
10th percentile wageN/A
50th percentile wageN/A
90th percentile wageN/A
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services1,30095.8%
Educational Services302.2%
Hospitals100.9%
Public Administration100.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services1,300$103.94
Public Administration10$58.58
Hospitals10$32.77
Educational Services30$25.52
Dentists, General (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 "Prosthodontists" (29-1024), "Orthodontists" (29-1023), "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons" (29-1022) and "Dentists, All Other Specialists" (29-1029).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $0.00$87477.82 -$87477.82
2022$0.00NaN$84240.00+3.8%-$84240.00
2021$0.00NaN$80490.96+4.7%-$80490.95
2020$0.00NaN$78389.22+2.7%-$78389.21
2019$0.00NaN$76798.71+2.1%-$76798.70
2018$0.00NaN$75037.79+2.3%-$75037.79
2017$0.00NaN$73447.29+2.2%-$73447.28
2016$0.00NaN$71913.58+2.1%-$71913.58
2015$0.00NaN$70550.29+1.9%-$70550.29
2014$0.00NaN$69130.20+2.1%-$69130.19
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $0.00 $53559.73 -$53559.73
2022$0.00NaN$51780.00+3.4%-$51780.00
2021$0.00NaN$48992.88+5.7%-$48992.88
2020$0.00NaN$47313.89+3.5%-$47313.89
2019$0.00NaN$45970.70+2.9%-$45970.70
2018$0.00NaN$44627.51+3.0%-$44627.51
2017$0.00NaN$43351.48+2.9%-$43351.48
2016$0.00NaN$42344.09+2.4%-$42344.08
2015$0.00NaN$41269.53+2.6%-$41269.53
2014$0.00NaN$40396.46+2.2%-$40396.46