Hourly Wage for Dental Therapist Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Dental Therapist Salary

How much does a Dental Therapist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Dental Therapist in the United States is $37 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $32 and $42. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Dental Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Therapist Salary $27 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Dental Therapist Salary $32 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Dental Therapist Salary $37 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Dental Therapist Salary $42 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Dental Therapist Salary $47 US April 24, 2024
25% $32 10% $27 90% $47 75% $42 $37 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Dental Therapist ?

A dental therapist is a member of the dental team who provides preventative and restorative dental care, usually for children and adolescents. The precise role varies and is dependent on the therapist's education and the various dental regulations and guidelines of each country....

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    Health Educator

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Dental Therapist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Health Education Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Understand the total hourly compensation opportunity for a Dental Therapist, hourly wage plus other pay elements

Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
32
42
37

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
33
44
38
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Dental Therapist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Dental Therapist ranges from $32 to $42 with the average hourly pay of $37. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $33 to $44 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $38.

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