Dentist (Specialist) salary
From 127 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1029: Dentists, All Other Specialists
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 35% of Dentist (Specialist) filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 48% since FY2020. From $148,907 in FY2020 to $220,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Dentist (Specialist) H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 127 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Dentist (Specialist) jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1029, Dentists, All Other Specialists). The median base salary is $207,168, 69% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $154,326 and $265,000. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 35% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 35% of filings
Mid-level · 33% of filings
Senior · 13% of filings
Expert · 18% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $154,326 | 42 |
| Level II · Qualified | $192,483 | 39 |
| Level III · Experienced | $254,018 | 16 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $304,055 | 22 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Dentist (Specialist) pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $260,000 | 11 |
| Detroit, MI | $207,589 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Dentist (Specialist) does
All dentists not listed separately.
O*NET occupation: Dentists, All Other Specialists (29-1029.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Dentists, All Other Specialists), the median annual wage was $224,990 in May 2025, with 5,230 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $207,168, 8% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $124,920 | $104,120 |
| 25th percentile | $154,326 | $166,130 |
| Median | $207,168 | $224,990 |
| 75th percentile | $265,000 | $239,200+ |
| 90th percentile | $329,056 | $239,200+ |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $124,920 |
| 25th | $154,326 |
| 50th (median) | $207,168 |
| 75th | $265,000 |
| 90th | $329,056 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $148,907 | $111,057 | $176,496 | 62 |
| FY2021 | $154,500 | $119,745 | $208,000 | 82 |
| FY2022 | $161,120 | $114,400 | $208,000 | 86 |
| FY2023 | $174,991 | $127,837 | $234,520 | 48 |
| FY2024 | $188,573 | $134,430 | $250,000 | 45 |
| FY2025 | $200,000 | $148,182 | $257,605 | 64 |
| FY2026 | $220,000 | $160,000 | $304,055 | 63 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Dentist (Specialist) make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Dentist (Specialist) jobs is $207,168 (127 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $154,326 and $265,000.
What does an entry-level Dentist (Specialist) earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $154,326. Level I accounts for 35% of Dentist (Specialist) filings.
Do H-1B Dentist (Specialist)s earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($207,168) is 8% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($224,990, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.