Academic Dentist Salaries
University-affiliated dental schools and academic medical centers.
Based on 6 approved salary reports, academic dentists report a median of $185,000 a year; the middle half report $150,000 to $280,000. Figures from 24 or fewer reports are rounded to protect privacy.
Salary reports are self-reported and anonymous; each is moderated before it is published. They are not NPI-verified.
Key Benefits
- Teaching opportunities
- Research involvement
- Continuing education
- Academic prestige
- Stable benefits
Key Challenges
- Lower compensation
- Academic pressure
- Grant requirements
- Limited earning potential
- Bureaucracy
Details
Salary Distribution
Distribution based on 6 approved dental salary reports.
Median Salary: $185,000
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Average satisfaction reported by academic dentists (6 ratings, 1–5 scale).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do academic dentists earn?
Based on 6 approved salary reports, academic dentists report a median of $185,000 a year; the middle half report $150,000 to $280,000. Figures from 24 or fewer reports are rounded to protect privacy.
What are the benefits of academic/university?
Teaching opportunities, Research involvement, Continuing education, Academic prestige, Stable benefits.
What challenges do academic dentists face?
Lower compensation, Academic pressure, Grant requirements, Limited earning potential, Bureaucracy.
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