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Dentists, All Other Specialists: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 29-1029. 257 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $188,198, middle half $135,000–$239,200.
Applications (LCAs)257
Median offered salary$188,198
Middle half of salaries$135,000–$239,200
10th–90th percentile$114,962–$308,110
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 43 | $130,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | 53 | $170,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 19 | $200,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 21 | $265,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Job titles
- Periodontist40
- Endodontist38
- Dentist18
- Pediatric Dentist16
- Associate Periodontist15
- Orthodontist9
- Associate Endodontist8
- Clinical Assistant Professor8
- Assistant Professor8
- Physician (Dentistry)8
- Dentist (Endodontics)5
- Associate Dentist5
- Dentist (Pediatric)4
- Dentist in a Post Graduate Training Program4
- Dentist (Periodontist)4
- Associate Pediatric Dentist4
- Periodontist - Dental Specialist4
- Assistant Dental Director3
- Dentist (Prosthodontist)3
- Prosthodontist3
- General Dentist2
- Dentist/Endodontist2
- Dentist - Pediatrics2
- Endodontic Associate2
- Oral Pathology Resident (PGY3)2
- Oral Medicine Specialist2
- Pediatric Dental Attending2
- Orofacial Pain Specialist2
- Director of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry2
- Part-Time Associate Periodontist1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 58 | $179,982 |
| FY2024 | 53 | $145,164 |
| FY2025 | 74 | $181,241 |
| FY2026 | 72 | $221,821 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).