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Dentists, General (29-1021) in Waterbury Labor Market Area
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Waterbury LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wageN/A
Entry wageN/A
10th percentile wageN/A
50th percentile wageN/A
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 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services50100%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services50$88.64
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 $84528.66 -$84528.66
2022$0.00NaN$81400.00+3.8%-$81400.00
2021$0.00NaN$77777.34+4.7%-$77777.34
2020$0.00NaN$75746.46+2.7%-$75746.46
2019$0.00NaN$74209.58+2.1%-$74209.57
2018$0.00NaN$72508.03+2.3%-$72508.02
2017$0.00NaN$70971.14+2.2%-$70971.14
2016$0.00NaN$69489.15+2.1%-$69489.14
2015$0.00NaN$68171.82+1.9%-$68171.81
2014$0.00NaN$66799.60+2.1%-$66799.59
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $0.00 $47963.78 -$47963.78
2022$0.00NaN$46370.00+3.4%-$46369.99
2021$0.00NaN$43874.08+5.7%-$43874.07
2020$0.00NaN$42370.51+3.5%-$42370.51
2019$0.00NaN$41167.66+2.9%-$41167.65
2018$0.00NaN$39964.80+3.0%-$39964.80
2017$0.00NaN$38822.09+2.9%-$38822.09
2016$0.00NaN$37919.95+2.4%-$37919.95
2015$0.00NaN$36957.67+2.6%-$36957.67
2014$0.00NaN$36175.82+2.2%-$36175.81
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