Median pay for specialty dentists hits $224K
By Cameron Cortigiano
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Specialists and practice owners should note that the national median salary for specialty dentists has reached $224K, with five states exceeding $240K, giving owners critical benchmarks for recruitment, retention, and compensation planning.
Key points
- Texas leads all states with the highest median wage for specialty dentists.
- Five unnamed states now pay a median above $240,000 annually.
- Data are drawn from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 release and cover 19 states.
- Salary figures apply specifically to specialty dentists, not general practitioners.
Who should care
Read the original on Becker's Dental + DSO Review
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