Any ideas on how much a dentist makes? I'm sure it depends on whether you have your own practice or not. I'm mainly talking about a general "family" dentist, but if anyone has info beyond that (like how much money an orthodontist or cosmetic dentist makes) that would be great too!
2006-07-25 06:24:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Well...
I dont know exactly how much but I Assisted a few Dentists that worked for a hospital. They were paid $500 a day by the hospital. That does not include what they make on thier production. This is why I am trying to get into Dental School!!
2006-07-25 06:30:10 · answer #1 · answered by J. P 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's what the US Dept of Labor has to say:
"Offices of dentists: Weekly - $510.81; Hourly - $18.96"
"Median hourly earnings of dental assistants were $13.62 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $11.06 and $16.65 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.11, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $19.97 an hour."
"Median hourly earnings of dental hygienists were $28.05 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $22.72 and $33.82 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18.05, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $40.70 an hour."
Hope that helps!
2006-07-25 06:38:27 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
um i think that it matters how good you are and how many people you are working for. But i think that it should be around $70,000 a year but im not sure. Good luck!
2006-07-25 06:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋