Dentists, General H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 29-1021 · common titles: Dentist, Associate Dentist, General Dentist, Dentist Managing Clinical Director
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for dentists, general is $200,000 in FY2026 so far, across 948 certified filings. The middle half earn $164,360 – $228,925, and pay is up 21% since FY2024.
Median
$200,000
FY2026 so far
Filings
948
0.2% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$251,808+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+21%
$165,000 → $200,000
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| California | 157 | $208,000 |
| Texas | 97 | $201,178 |
| Massachusetts | 92 | $195,624 |
| Illinois | 70 | $193,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 54 | $200,000 |
| Wisconsin | 42 | $215,000 |
| Washington | 41 | $187,990 |
| Ohio | 39 | $199,430 |
| Virginia | 35 | $182,208 |
| Indiana | 27 | $206,000 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Ghazal, Rodgers, and Watanabe Dental Corporation | 33 | $208,000 |
| Western Dental Services, Inc. | 13 | $221,000 |
| Dental Dreams LLC | 13 | $225,000 |
| Family Health Center of Marshfield, Inc. | 12 | $230,000 |
| 42 North Dental Care, LLC | 11 | $195,624 |
| The University of Iowa | 9 | $139,732 |
| Dental 360 Smiles, LLC | 9 | $99,611 |
| Washington Dental Corporation PC | 9 | $208,000 |
| Dental 360 & Associates, LLC | 8 | $99,611 |
| Camarena Health | 7 | $195,000 |
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Dentists, General H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for dentists, general?
The median is $200,000 across 948 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $164,360 to $228,925, and the top 10% earn $251,808 or more.
Which state pays H-1B dentists, general the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, Wisconsin has the highest median at $215,000 (42 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B dentists, general?
Ghazal, Rodgers, and Watanabe Dental Corporation, with 33 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $208,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.