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Dentists, General: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of dentists, general typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 113,490 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $172,790 ($83.07 an hour).

US employment

113,490

Median annual wage

$172,790

Mean annual wage

$196,100

Median hourly wage

$83.07

Education and training

Typical education

Doctoral or professional degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

5

Extensive preparation

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California14,760
  2. 2. Florida8,400
  3. 3. Texas7,690
  4. 4. New York7,460
  5. 5. Illinois4,820
  6. 6. North Carolina4,410
  7. 7. Michigan3,920
  8. 8. Virginia3,890
  9. 9. Georgia3,260
  10. 10. Pennsylvania3,210

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Vermont$230,990
  2. 2. Alaska$230,830
  3. 3. Delaware$224,690
  4. 4. Minnesota$209,820
  5. 5. Maine$208,860
  6. 6. Arizona$206,660
  7. 7. Wisconsin$206,650
  8. 8. North Dakota$201,280
  9. 9. Washington$197,950
  10. 10. Georgia$195,820

Median annual wage. Based on 49 states and territories with published figures.

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