How to become dentists, all other specialistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$224,990
25th–75th pct. $166,130–$280,590
Top pay (est.)
$523,500
Top 10% $402,700
Pay in 5 years
$262,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$306,100est.
$263,300–$355,400
Outlook score
56/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
15%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.3%
100 openings / yr
How to become dentists, all other specialists
Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Dentists, All Other Specialists
Career path and how to earn more as dentists, all other specialists
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.