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Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
---|---|---|---|---|
215,150 | 1.2 % | $36.30 | $75,500 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $24.97 | $30.04 | $35.97 | $43.08 | $48.95 |
Annual Wage (2) | $51,930 | $62,490 | $74,820 | $89,610 | $101,820 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Offices of Dentists | 203,550 | 21.51 | $36.43 | $75,780 |
Employment Services | 3,020 | 0.08 | $35.17 | $73,160 |
Offices of Physicians | 2,230 | 0.09 | $34.56 | $71,880 |
Outpatient Care Centers | 1,460 | 0.16 | $36.31 | $75,520 |
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 790 | 0.04 | $29.33 | $61,010 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Offices of Dentists | 203,550 | 21.51 | $36.43 | $75,780 |
Outpatient Care Centers | 1,460 | 0.16 | $36.31 | $75,520 |
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 280 | 0.09 | $27.02 | $56,210 |
Offices of Physicians | 2,230 | 0.09 | $34.56 | $71,880 |
Employment Services | 3,020 | 0.08 | $35.17 | $73,160 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Home Health Care Services | (8) | (8) | $43.17 | $89,790 |
Offices of Dentists | 203,550 | 21.51 | $36.43 | $75,780 |
Outpatient Care Centers | 1,460 | 0.16 | $36.31 | $75,520 |
Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 430 | 0.05 | $36.25 | $75,400 |
Employment Services | 3,020 | 0.08 | $35.17 | $73,160 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
California | 22,240 | 1.31 | 0.88 | $48.48 | $100,830 |
Texas | 13,850 | 1.14 | 0.77 | $36.20 | $75,300 |
New York | 11,300 | 1.20 | 0.81 | $36.68 | $76,280 |
Florida | 11,110 | 1.29 | 0.87 | $30.80 | $64,070 |
Pennsylvania | 9,640 | 1.65 | 1.11 | $32.22 | $67,010 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rhode Island | 1,270 | 2.63 | 1.77 | $35.89 | $74,650 |
Idaho | 1,700 | 2.41 | 1.62 | $35.78 | $74,430 |
Connecticut | 3,990 | 2.40 | 1.62 | $40.21 | $83,630 |
Vermont | 680 | 2.22 | 1.49 | $34.85 | $72,490 |
Michigan | 9,510 | 2.20 | 1.48 | $30.83 | $64,130 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alaska | 600 | 1.89 | 1.27 | $54.96 | $114,320 |
California | 22,240 | 1.31 | 0.88 | $48.48 | $100,830 |
Washington | 6,010 | 1.84 | 1.24 | $43.60 | $90,690 |
Arizona | 3,200 | 1.15 | 0.77 | $41.29 | $85,890 |
New Jersey | 6,290 | 1.55 | 1.04 | $41.28 | $85,860 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 11,300 | 1.19 | 0.80 | $41.72 | $86,790 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 7,250 | 1.56 | 1.05 | $36.05 | $74,970 |
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 6,610 | 1.08 | 0.73 | $47.42 | $98,640 |
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 4,760 | 1.33 | 0.90 | $38.27 | $79,610 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 4,450 | 2.26 | 1.52 | $30.67 | $63,790 |
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 4,410 | 1.60 | 1.08 | $40.30 | $83,810 |
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 4,220 | 1.57 | 1.06 | $32.37 | $67,340 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 4,070 | 1.30 | 0.87 | $43.39 | $90,260 |
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 4,010 | 1.41 | 0.95 | $36.97 | $76,890 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 3,720 | 1.54 | 1.03 | $52.76 | $109,750 |