New Data: The Highest Annual Salary for U.S. Dental Specialists Reaches $470,000, Approximately 1.7 to 2.5 Times That of General Dentists

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

DentalGoodNews｜According to the latest data (May 2025) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), the salaries of dental specialists in the United States in 2025 remain at a high level. Among them, the average annual salary of oral surgeons in Pennsylvania reaches $473,110 (approximately RMB 3.2045 million), while the cost of living for a single adult in the state is $48,515 (approximately RMB 328,600), making the annual salary about 9.75 times the cost of living.

Data shows that the average annual salary of oral surgeons in North Carolina is also at a high level, reaching $330,620 (approximately RMB 2.2394 million), with a corresponding cost of living of $46,745 (approximately RMB 316,600). Additionally, orthodontists, as another high-paying specialty, have the highest average annual salary in Connecticut, reaching $412,100 (approximately RMB 2.7913 million), which is 7.6 times the local cost of living of $54,178 (approximately RMB 367,000).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

According to previous reports from DENTALGOODNEWS (Leading Dental Industry Media, DGN), the average annual salary of general dentists in the United States in 2025 is approximately $191,350 (approximately RMB 1.2961 million). In comparison, the salaries of specialists such as oral surgeons and orthodontists are higher than those of general dentists, ranging from about 1.7 to 2.5 times. In Arizona, Colorado, and Missouri, the annual salaries of specialists generally range from $240,000 to $400,000 (approximately RMB 1.63 million to 2.71 million).

The above cost of living data is based on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) "Living Wage Calculator" standard, covering eight core basic expenses including food, housing, healthcare, and transportation.