Dentists, General

SOC 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.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 8.8% since 2020-21.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $188,677

Level IV threshold: $230,600

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$188,677

Level I$100,516

Level II$144,030

Level III$188,677

Level IV$230,600

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Birmingham, AL, AL	$121,805	$220,334	$318,864	$417,394
2	Springfield, IL, IL	$122,075	$206,211	$290,347	$374,483
3	Mobile, AL, AL	$128,024	$204,360	$280,675	$357,011
4	Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, FL	$129,064	$201,718	$274,394	$347,048
5	Sherman-Denison, TX, TX	$105,768	$183,518	$261,290	$339,040
6	St. Cloud, MN, MN	$166,317	$211,370	$256,422	$301,475
7	Bismarck, ND, ND	$138,362	$197,101	$255,819	$314,558
8	Rochester, MN, MN	$154,752	$204,880	$255,029	$305,157
9	Auburn-Opelika, AL, AL	$122,200	$187,096	$252,013	$316,909
10	North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, FL	$147,014	$198,349	$249,683	$301,018

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Dentists, General

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