Dentists, All Other Specialists (2026 stats)
TL;DR
The national workforce is about 5,900 dentists, all other specialists. Projections imply about 4.7% annual decline; much hiring sits in health care and social assistance.
Key Statistics
Dentists, All Other Specialists: what the data shows
Common questions about dentists, all other specialists careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a dentists, all other specialists?
Dentists, All Other Specialists is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 29-1029.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 5,900 workers.
What does a dentists, all other specialists do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Getting Information, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Assisting and Caring for Others, Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Documenting/Recording Information, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a dentists, all other specialists make?
BLS national median annual wage: $225,770 (May 2024 in our extract).
What education do you need?
For Dentists, All Other Specialists, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Monitoring, Complex Problem Solving, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, and knowledge areas including Medicine and Dentistry, Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Biology. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is dentists, all other specialists in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 4.7% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: -21.6%.
Ten-year projected employment change: -38.5%.
Current U.S. headcount: 5,900.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do dentists, all other specialistss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 5,900 | 18.9% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 3,550 | 11.4% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 3,490 | 11.2% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 3,410 | 10.9% |
| Offices of Dentists | 3,240 | 10.4% |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | 2,350 | 7.5% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Dentists, All Other Specialists in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Dentists, All Other Specialists workforce.
Employment Over Time
5,900 Workforce in 2023
The Dentists, All Other Specialists workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$N/A Average Wage
In 2023, Dentists, All Other Specialists earned an average of $N/A.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Salary distribution for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Employment Growth Projections
-4.7% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
266 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -21.6%
209 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -38.5%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Dentists, All Other Specialists and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Dentists, All Other Specialists employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Wage Trends by Industry
-30.7% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Total, All Industry: 9.6% growth (Current: $220,340)
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- MN: 330 employees, $147,810 avg wage
- AZ: 180 employees, $258,450 avg wage
- OH: 170 employees, $219,770 avg wage
- MD: 160 employees, $191,060 avg wage
- MI: 150 employees, N/A avg wage
- NC: 100 employees, $197,390 avg wage
- IL: 100 employees, $240,740 avg wage
- IN: 90 employees, N/A avg wage
- KY: 90 employees, N/A avg wage
- GA: 80 employees, $183,650 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: 150 employees, $196,260 avg wage
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ: 120 employees, $257,240 avg wage
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 110 employees, $199,190 avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 80 employees, $234,370 avg wage
- San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX: 70 employees, $221,670 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 60 employees, $272,830 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA: 50 employees, $214,510 avg wage
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN: 40 employees, N/A avg wage
- Cleveland, OH: 40 employees, $218,850 avg wage
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 30 employees, $184,880 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Diversity
Demographic information on Dentists, All Other Specialists in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Dentists, All Other Specialists in 2023 was 5,900 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Dentists, All Other Specialists in 2023 were Biology, Chemistry, Health Sciences.
Common majors for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Dentists, All Other Specialists workers.
Education level distribution for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Skills
Dentists, All Other Specialists need many skills, but most especially Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Monitoring, Complex Problem Solving, Speaking.
Required skills for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Dentists, All Other Specialists include Medicine and Dentistry, Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Biology, Psychology.
Knowledge areas required for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Dentists, All Other Specialists include Problem Sensitivity, Finger Dexterity, Inductive Reasoning, Near Vision, Arm-Hand Steadiness.
Required abilities for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Dentists, All Other Specialists.
Daily Activities
Dentists, All Other Specialists spend their time on activities such as Getting Information, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Assisting and Caring for Others, Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge, Making Decisions and Solving Problems.
Most important work activities for Dentists, All Other Specialists.
About
Dentists, All Other Specialists
The average yearly wage for Dentists, All Other Specialists was $N/A in 2023.
SOC Code
29-1029 - Dentists, All Other Specialists
Insights and Analysis
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 5,900 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -4.7%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.