Dentists, General (29-1021) in Hartford Labor Market Area

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Dentists, General (29-1021) in Hartford Labor Market Area

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Hartford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment		500
Mean wage		$105.72
Entry wage		$59.89
10th percentile wage		$54.12
50th percentile wage		$102.23
90th percentile wage		N/A

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services	460	92.5%
Educational Services	30	5.9%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services	460	$103.10
Educational Services	30	$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
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$102.23		$41.73		$60.50
2022	$98.45	+3.8%	$40.19	+3.8%	$58.26
2021	$94.06	+4.7%	$38.40	+4.7%	$55.67
2020	$91.61	+2.7%	$37.39	+2.7%	$54.21
2019	$89.75	+2.1%	$36.64	+2.1%	$53.11
2018	$87.69	+2.3%	$35.80	+2.3%	$51.90
2017	$85.83	+2.2%	$35.04	+2.2%	$50.80
2016	$84.04	+2.1%	$34.31	+2.1%	$49.74
2015	$82.45	+1.9%	$33.65	+1.9%	$48.79
2014	$80.79	+2.1%	$32.98	+2.1%	$47.81
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$102.23		$26.35		$75.88
2022	$98.45	+3.8%	$25.47	+3.4%	$72.97
2021	$94.06	+4.7%	$24.10	+5.7%	$69.96
2020	$91.61	+2.7%	$23.28	+3.5%	$68.33
2019	$89.75	+2.1%	$22.62	+2.9%	$67.13
2018	$87.69	+2.3%	$21.96	+3.0%	$65.74
2017	$85.83	+2.2%	$21.33	+2.9%	$64.51
2016	$84.04	+2.1%	$20.83	+2.4%	$63.21
2015	$82.45	+1.9%	$20.30	+2.6%	$62.14
2014	$80.79	+2.1%	$19.87	+2.2%	$60.91

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-New London	$103.12	100
Hartford	$102.23	500
New Haven	$88.53	230

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford	$102.23	500
New Haven	$88.53	230
Norwich-New London	$103.12	100


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