Dentist
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
4 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Dentist. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Diagnoses and treats problems with a patient's teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Meets with patients, assesses their dental health, performs scheduled cleanings, handles complex procedures, such as root canals, extractions, and oral surgery, and work with other staff members, such as dental hygienists and assistants. Assists in the management of the dental department/office/practice…
Reports covering Dentist
Mercer
ERI Economic Research Institute
Western Management Group
Dentist salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Dentist pay?
- 4 surveys publish Dentist benchmarks, including data from Mercer, ERI Economic Research Institute, Western Management Group. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Dentist pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Dentist varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Dentist?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Dentist ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Dentist pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.