Average Dentist Yearly Salary in Indiana

Dentists earn an average yearly salary of $162,390.

Average Dentist Hourly Wage in Indiana

Dentists earn an average hourly wage of $78.07.

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)

These numbers may vary depending on several factors, like level of education, amount of experience, industry, company size and location.

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Most dentists, approximately 80 percent, are general dentists, according to the American Dental Education Association. The rest specialize in fields, such as pediatric dentistry, orthodontics and surgery, which require additional years of study and typically result in higher salaries.

With an average salary of $166,810 in 2014, dentists earn far more than most other health-care workers. Dentists earn much more than dental assistants ($36,260) and dental hygienists ($71,970). Registered nurses ($69,790) and pharmacists ($118,470) also make less than the average dentist.

Just like other professionals, dentists make less than their counterparts in the beginning of their career. In the year 2008 the lowest 10 percent of the general dentists earned an hourly wage of $34.55 per hour or $71,870 per year. However, the earning capacity of dentists keeps on increasing with their experience. For example, the top 10 percent of general dentists still earn about $100,000 per year whereas the top earners in this field can accrue up to $190,000 per year.

Experienced Dentist Earnings Experienced Dentists in Indiana earn:	$67.59 an hour	$140,590 per year
Junior Dentist Earnings Junior Dentists in Indiana earn:	$47.69 an hour	$99,200 per year
Starting Dentist Earnings Starting Dentists in Indiana earn:	$29.25 an hour	$60,840 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

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