Prosthodontist salary
From 39 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1024: Prosthodontists
At a glance
- Median up 48% since FY2020. From $145,600 in FY2020 to $215,465 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Prosthodontist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 39 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Prosthodontist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1024, Prosthodontists). The median base salary is $208,000, 70% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $183,506 and $260,000.
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Pay by level
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $199,000 | 16 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Prosthodontist does
Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.
Typical tasks
- Examine patients to diagnose oral health conditions and diseases.
- Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications.
- Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.
- Measure and take impressions of patients' jaws and teeth to determine the shape and size of dental prostheses, using face bows, dental articulators, recording devices, and other materials.
- Collaborate with general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns.
- Design and fabricate dental prostheses, or supervise dental technicians and laboratory bench workers who construct the devices.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Prosthodontists), the median annual wage was $239,200+ in May 2025, with 870 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $208,000, 33% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $141,681 | $103,510 |
| 25th percentile | $183,506 | $239,200+ |
| Median | $208,000 | $239,200+ |
| 75th percentile | $260,000 | $239,200+ |
| 90th percentile | $340,800 | $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 | $141,681 |
| 25th | $183,506 |
| 50th (median) | $208,000 |
| 75th | $260,000 |
| 90th | $340,800 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $145,600 | $127,800 | $166,400 | 11 |
| FY2021 | $152,100 | $122,760 | $208,000 | 14 |
| FY2022 | $169,000 | $108,500 | $204,080 | 12 |
| FY2023 | $166,400 | $152,500 | $232,000 | 14 |
| FY2024 | $140,000 | $116,106 | $259,500 | 11 |
| FY2025 | $208,000 | $188,995 | $292,592 | 23 |
| FY2026 | $215,465 | $143,166 | $242,400 | 16 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Prosthodontist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Prosthodontist jobs is $208,000 (39 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $183,506 and $260,000.
Do H-1B Prosthodontists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($208,000) is 33% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($239,200+, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.