Transparent Dental Compensation
See what dentists report earning by specialty, state and practice setting, and add your own pay anonymously.
Free • Anonymous submissions
- From private practice to DSOs and academic settings
- Self-reported and anonymous; every report is moderated before it is published
Median Reported Pay
Tap a specialty to see its salaries:
- General Dentist$245,000
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon$1,025,000
- Orthodontist$495,000
- Endodontist$725,000
Medians of approved salary reports. A specialty needs at least 5 before we publish one, and figures from 24 or fewer reports are rounded.
Why Dentists Use SalaryDr
A dental salary database built for dental professionals
All Dental Specialties
From general dentistry to orthodontics, oral surgery and beyond: every specialty the salary form offers has its own page.
Every Practice Type
Compare compensation across private practice, DSOs, academic settings, and community health centers.
Location-Specific Data
See how dental salaries vary by state wherever enough dentists have reported.
Self-Reported, Moderated Data
Anonymous salary reports from dental professionals, each moderated before it is published. Reports are not NPI-verified.
Anonymous
Published reports never show your name or email address.
Explore Dentist Specialties
Median reported pay for each dental specialty with at least 5 approved reports
General Dentist
Comprehensive oral healthcare
Orthodontist
Teeth alignment and bite correction
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Surgical procedures of mouth and jaw
Endodontist
Root canal therapy specialists
Periodontist
Gum disease treatment and prevention
Pediatric Dentist
Dental care for children
Prosthodontist
Dental prosthetics and restoration
Oral Pathologist
Diagnosis of oral disease
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the dentist dashboard live?
Yes. Explore the data, filter by specialty and state, and submit your salary anonymously to strengthen the dataset.
Which dental specialties are covered?
Every specialty the salary form offers: General Dentist, Orthodontist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Endodontist, Periodontist, Pediatric Dentist, Prosthodontist, Oral Pathologist, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist, Dental Public Health Specialist, Oral Medicine Specialist, Orofacial Pain Specialist, Cosmetic Dentist. A specialty's median is published once it has at least 5 approved reports.
Can I compare DSO and private practice pay?
Yes. The dentist dashboard filters by practice type (solo and group private practice, DSO, academic, community health center), and each practice setting has its own page.
How do I submit my dental salary information?
Use the salary submission form: select your dental specialty and enter your compensation details. Published reports never show your name or email address.
Is this free for dental professionals?
Yes. There is no charge to submit or to view dental salary data.
Do dental students get value from the dashboard?
Yes. Students can see how pay varies by specialty and location, and unlock full salary detail by inviting a practicing dentist to SalaryDr.
Explore the Dentist Dashboard
Browse approved salary reports or add yours anonymously to strengthen the dataset.