Dental Therapist Salary in the United States

Dental Therapist Salary

How much does a Dental Therapist make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Therapist in the United States is $78,559. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $58,511 to a high of $100,759, with most professionals earning between $68,065 and $90,180.

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Dental Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Therapist Salary $58,511 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Therapist Salary $68,065 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Therapist Salary $78,559 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Therapist Salary $90,180 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Therapist Salary $100,759 US March 01, 2025
25% $68,065 10% $58,511 90% $100,759 75% $90,180 $78,559 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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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Therapist in the United States. The base salary for Dental Therapist ranges from $68,065 to $90,180 with the average base salary of $78,559. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,682 to $94,258 with the average total cash compensation of $81,505.

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