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Orthodontist
PDS Health · Avondale, AZ
$275k–$410k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Dental jobs and pay
1,735 dental roles with published pay, plus pay by profession and state for dentists, hygienists, assistants, specialists and dental office teams.
- 7dental professions
- 1,735dental roles with published pay
- 1,429wage offers in federal filings
- 48states with dental roles
Dental professions
- Dentist$106.97/hr · $222,498/yr · 127 postings
- Dental Specialist$144.23/hr · $299,998/yr · 13 postings
- Dental Hygienist$54/hr · $112,320/yr · 345 postings
- Dental Assistant$22/hr · $45,760/yr · 976 postings
- Dental Office Manager$23/hr · $47,840/yr · 197 postings
- Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator$22/hr · $45,760/yr · 53 postings
- Dental Lab Technician$29.75/hr · $61,880/yr · 24 postings
What dental professionals are paid
Median pay for each profession, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Median / hr | Per year | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist | $106.97 | $222,498 | 127 postings |
| Dental Specialist | $144.23 | $299,998 | 13 postings |
| Dental Hygienist | $54 | $112,320 | 345 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $22 | $45,760 | 976 postings |
| Dental Office Manager | $23 | $47,840 | 197 postings |
| Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator | $22 | $45,760 | 53 postings |
| Dental Lab Technician | $29.75 | $61,880 | 24 postings |
Postings: pay ranges employers published, collected October 15, 2026. Wage offers: employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Dentists in practices are often paid on production or a percentage of collections, so a posted base may not show the full picture. 59% of the dental roles with published pay come from Aspen Dental, so the posting medians mostly reflect its pay levels; wage offers in federal filings add other employers.
Dental pay by state
| State | Dental roles | Dentist / hr | Hygienist / hr | Assistant / hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 11 | $112.50 * | $16.50 | |
| Arizona | 38 | $76.92 * | $48 | $21.62 |
| Arkansas | 13 | $19.75 | ||
| California | 149 | $91.35 * | $57.50 | $24 |
| Colorado | 64 | $90.75 * | $56.80 | $25.12 |
| Connecticut | 26 | $115.38 | $57.50 | $24 |
| District of Columbia | $89.08 * | |||
| Florida | 174 | $120.19 | $44.50 | $21.62 |
| Georgia | 41 | $123.80 | $20.62 | |
| Idaho | 7 | $22.50 | ||
| Illinois | 51 | $94.95 | $52.50 | $20.50 |
| Indiana | 38 | $94.95 | $51.50 | $21 |
| Iowa | 11 | $87.74 * | $21 | |
| Kansas | 15 | $47.50 | $20.88 | |
| Kentucky | 31 | $94.95 | $47.50 | $18 |
| Louisiana | 22 | $52.50 | $20 | |
| Maine | 18 | $92.55 * | $59.50 | $22.50 |
| Maryland | 30 | $105.77 | $69 | $22.25 |
| Massachusetts | 44 | $120.19 | $51.25 | $24.88 |
| Michigan | 47 | $94.95 | $51.50 | $21 |
| Minnesota | 32 | $94.95 | $57.50 | $30 |
| Mississippi | 12 | $18 | ||
| Missouri | 28 | $96.15 * | $57.50 | $20.88 |
| Nebraska | 6 | $22.48 | ||
| Nevada | 16 | $70.75 * | $64.50 | $24 |
| New Hampshire | 14 | $100 * | $21.52 | |
| New Jersey | 20 | $76.92 * | $55 | $26 |
| New Mexico | 9 | $83.74 * | $22.75 | |
| New York | 82 | $103.37 | $52.50 | $21.75 |
| North Carolina | 45 | $132.81 | $20.75 | |
| North Dakota | 11 | $111.78 | $52.50 | $26.75 |
| Ohio | 107 | $94.95 | $52 | $19.50 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | |||
| Oregon | 26 | $74.45 * | $64.50 | $23.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 76 | $103.37 | $46.50 | $22 |
| Rhode Island | 5 | $83.38 * | $24.50 | |
| South Carolina | 24 | $100 * | $49.50 | $21.50 |
| South Dakota | 6 | |||
| Tennessee | 53 | $81.73 * | $50.50 | $20.50 |
| Texas | 123 | $144.23 | $57.50 | $20 |
| Utah | 13 | $19.50 | ||
| Vermont | 5 | $96.15 * | ||
| Virginia | 45 | $132.21 | $62.50 | $23 |
| Washington | 42 | $85.34 * | $68.50 | $25 |
| West Virginia | 14 | $94.95 | $20 | |
| Wisconsin | 77 | $123.80 | $52 | $22 |
Medians from postings; a * marks employer-reported wage offers in federal filings. Click a state for hospitals, licensing and taxes.
Who is hiring
Employers with the most dental roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Dental roles | Median / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 1022 | $22.50 | Dental Assistant |
| PDS Health | 274 | $25 | Dental Assistant |
| Smile Brands | 271 | $27.64 | Dental Assistant |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 34 | $27 | Dental Assistant |
| Veterans Health Administration | 31 | $34.64 | Dental Assistant |
| Dental Care Alliance | 28 | $51.25 | Hygienist |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 20 | $25.87 | Dental Assistant |
| Denver Health | 19 | $48.08 | Hygienist |
| Benevis | 15 | $57.50 | Hygienist |
| Ohio State Wexner Medical Center | 5 | $23.48 | Dental Assistant |
Newest dental roles
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Dentist - Oral Surgery
Veterans Health Administration · Decatur, GA
$124k–$400k/ year
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Staff Dentist
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Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Las Vegas, NV
$54.00–$75.00/ hour
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Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Bellflower, CA
$54.00–$75.00/ hour
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Registered Dental Hygienist
PDS Health · Highland, CA
$47.00–$65.00/ hour
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Dental Practice Manager
Dental Care Alliance · Green Bay, WI
$55k–$60k/ year
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Experienced Registered Dental Assistant
PDS Health · La Mesa, CA
$22.25–$31.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant in Training
PDS Health · Seattle, WA
$21.75–$30.25/ hour
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Dental Assistant
Smile Brands · Delhi, NY
$23.00–$28.00/ hour
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Patient care Coordinator
US Oncology Network · Tigard, OR
$19.50–$28.47/ hour
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Patient Care Coordinator
Smile Brands · Puyallup, WA
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Dental specialties
- Orthodontist: straightens teeth and corrects the bite with braces and aligners.
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeon: surgery of the mouth, jaws and face, including extractions, implants and jaw surgery.
- Endodontist: root canal treatment and the care of the tooth pulp.
- Periodontist: gum disease and the tissues that support teeth and implants.
- Pediatric dentist: dental care for infants, children and teens.
- Prosthodontist: restores and replaces teeth with crowns, bridges, dentures and implants.
Where dental professionals work
- Dental service organizations (DSOs): multi-location groups that run the business side so the team can focus on patients.
- Private and group practices: general, family and specialty practices.
- Community health centers: federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and safety-net clinics with dental programs.
- Hospitals and academic centers: hospital dental clinics, oral surgery services and university dental schools.
- Public health and government: county health departments, the military and the Veterans Health Administration.
Licensing in brief
Dentists, dental hygienists and many dental assistants are licensed or registered by a state board of dentistry, and the rules differ by state. The nurse compact does not apply. Moving states usually means applying for licensure by credentials with the new board.
How we work with dental teams
- Permanent placement: direct hire of dentists, hygienists, assistants and office teams.
- Per diem and temp: flexible shifts for hygienists and assistants, and coverage for practices.
- Locum tenens dentists: coverage for a leave, a vacancy or a seasonal gap.
- Your recruiter reaches you by email only, shows pay up front and submits your profile only after your written OK.
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Common questions
Does Valorem Health place dental staff?
Yes. We place dentists, dental specialists, hygienists, assistants and dental office staff through permanent placement, per diem and temp work, and locum tenens dentist assignments.
How much do dental hygienists make?
The median published pay for dental hygienists is $54 per hour across 345 postings with published pay.
How much do dentists make?
Employer-reported wage offers for dentists in federal filings have a median of $89.37 per hour (about $185,890 a year) across 1,198 offers (July 2025 – June 2026). Many dentists are paid on production, so offers vary widely.
Do I need a new license to work in another state?
Yes. Dental licenses are issued by each state board of dentistry, and the nurse compact does not cover dental professions. See the dental licensing guide.
Where do dental vacancies on this site come from?
From public career sites of dental employers that publish a pay range, collected October 15, 2026. Roles without published pay are left out.
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Your Hygienist pay reportyour city · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Smile BrandsAustin, TX · 10 postings$57.50/ hr$50–$60
- PDS HealthShenandoah, TX · 2 postings$55.00/ hr$40–$70
- Stonebridge Dental L.L.P.Mckinney, TX · 1 wage offer$35.74/ hr$36–$36
- HT Dentistry PLLCHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$31.66/ hr$32–$32
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$44Median$57.50High$60
14 Hygienist postings with published pay in Texas, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 14 Hygienist roles
- Dental Hygienist - Mesquite, TX - Town CrossingPermanent$52.00–$55.00/ hour
- Dental Hygienist - Austin - South StassneyPermanent$55.00–$60.00/ hour
+ 12 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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