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Dentist: H-1B salaries
2,043 labor condition applications used the job title Dentist. Median offered base salary $175,000; middle half $146,364–$203,880.
Applications (LCAs)2,043
Median offered salary$175,000
Middle half of salaries$146,364–$203,880
10th–90th percentile$115,371–$231,024
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $150,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $170,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $195,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $226,928 |
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.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 355 | $152,000 |
| FY2024 | 386 | $168,740 |
| FY2025 | 442 | $177,486 |
| FY2026 | 469 | $195,000 |
Cities
- Chicago, IL31
- Fresno, CA29
- San Antonio, TX26
- Bakersfield, CA24
- Philadelphia, PA19
- Marshfield, WI18
- Houston, TX18
- Las Vegas, NV17
- Los Angeles, CA17
- Hanford, CA16
- Sacramento, CA15
- Clovis, CA12
- Springfield, MA11
- Pittsburgh, PA11
- Greenwood, IN10
- Brockton, MA10
- Austin, TX10
- Madera, CA10
- Pittsfield, MA10
- Brentwood, CA9
- Visalia, CA9
- Beloit, WI8
- Henrico, VA8
- Santa Maria, CA8
- Dallas, TX8
- Bloomington, IL8
- Boston, MA8
- Fitchburg, MA8
- Milwaukee, WI8
- Richford, VT8
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).