Occupation ยท SOC 29-1021
Dentists, General: can it be done remotely?
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. California14,760
- 2. Florida8,400
- 3. Texas7,690
- 4. New York7,460
- 5. Illinois4,820
- 6. North Carolina4,410
- 7. Michigan3,920
- 8. Virginia3,890
- 9. Georgia3,260
- 10. Pennsylvania3,210
States that pay the most
- 1. Vermont$230,990
- 2. Alaska$230,830
- 3. Delaware$224,690
- 4. Minnesota$209,820
- 5. Maine$208,860
- 6. Arizona$206,660
- 7. Wisconsin$206,650
- 8. North Dakota$201,280
- 9. Washington$197,950
- 10. Georgia$195,820
Median annual wage. Based on 49 states and territories with published figures.
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