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Dentists, General (29-1021) in Southwest Workforce Development Area
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Southwest WDA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment240
Mean wage$129.63
Entry wage$86.33
10th percentile wage$72.62
50th percentile wageN/A
90th percentile wageN/A
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services240100%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services240$
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 $100214.23 -$100214.23
2022$0.00NaN$96505.00+3.8%-$96505.00
2021$0.00NaN$92210.11+4.7%-$92210.10
2020$0.00NaN$89802.36+2.7%-$89802.36
2019$0.00NaN$87980.29+2.1%-$87980.28
2018$0.00NaN$85962.99+2.3%-$85962.98
2017$0.00NaN$84140.91+2.2%-$84140.90
2016$0.00NaN$82383.91+2.1%-$82383.90
2015$0.00NaN$80822.13+1.9%-$80822.12
2014$0.00NaN$79195.27+2.1%-$79195.27
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $0.00 $58615.73 -$58615.73
2022$0.00NaN$56668.00+3.4%-$56667.99
2021$0.00NaN$53617.77+5.7%-$53617.77
2020$0.00NaN$51780.29+3.5%-$51780.29
2019$0.00NaN$50310.30+2.9%-$50310.30
2018$0.00NaN$48840.32+3.0%-$48840.31
2017$0.00NaN$47443.83+2.9%-$47443.82
2016$0.00NaN$46341.34+2.4%-$46341.33
2015$0.00NaN$45165.35+2.6%-$45165.34
2014$0.00NaN$44209.86+2.2%-$44209.85
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
Northwest $103.99  230  
Eastern $103.01  130  
North Central $89.08  530  
South Central $89.08  280  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $89.08  530  
South Central $89.08  280  
Northwest $103.99  230