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Dentists, General: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 29-1021. 4,072 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $175,000, middle half $140,306–$208,000.
Applications (LCAs)4,072
Median offered salary$175,000
Middle half of salaries$140,306–$208,000
10th–90th percentile$110,490–$239,279
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 1,083 | $140,774 |
| Level II (qualified) | 1,270 | $170,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 513 | $195,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 297 | $237,245 |
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
Cities
- Chicago, IL$142,709
- San Antonio, TX$155,251
- Springfield, MA$150,000
- Houston, TX$168,480
- Fresno, CA$185,000
- Philadelphia, PA$163,200
- Fort Wayne, IN$179,000
- Bakersfield, CA$208,000
- Milwaukee, WI$150,000
- Iowa City, IA$129,550
- Austin, TX$180,000
- Sacramento, CA$183,205
- Los Angeles, CA$174,720
- Indianapolis, IN$153,442
- Dallas, TX$180,000
- Pittsfield, MA$131,622
Job titles
- Dentist2,020
- General Dentist688
- Associate Dentist597
- Dentist (Managing Clinical Director)100
- Dentist (Associate)62
- Staff Dentist49
- Dental Director49
- Associate General Dentist38
- Pediatric Dentist32
- Assistant Professor29
- Dentist-General28
- Clinical Assistant Professor26
- Managing Dentist23
- Lead Dentist22
- Dental Associate19
- Clinical Instructor11
- Clinical Associate Professor11
- Assistant Professor of Dentistry10
- Dentist/Dental Director8
- Assistant Professor - Clinical7
- Periodontist7
- Endodontist6
- General Dentist Associate5
- Limited License Dentist5
- Associate Doctor5
- Correctional Unit Dentist4
- Associate Professor4
- Dentist Floater4
- Dentist in a Post Graduate Training Program3
- Associate Periodontist3
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 941 | $153,067 |
| FY2024 | 996 | $165,000 |
| FY2025 | 1,068 | $175,500 |
| FY2026 | 1,067 | $198,847 |
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).