Prosthodontists salary in the United States
The median prosthodontist in the US earns $311,180 a year (about $149.61 an hour); the mean is $268,630. The middle half earns between $252,050 and $333,480. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, 870 employed.
| Measure | Annual | Hourly equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,510 | $49.76 |
| 25th percentile | $252,050 | $121.18 |
| Median | $311,180 | $149.61 |
| Mean | $268,630 | $129.15 |
| 75th percentile | $333,480 | $160.33 |
| 90th percentile | $344,750 | $165.75 |
Prosthodontists restore and replace teeth with crowns, bridges, dentures and implants. BLS counts employees only, and the sample is very small, so treat the figures as rough.
Other roles
- Dental hygienists salaryMedian $98,100
- Dental assistants salaryMedian $48,070
- General dentists salaryMedian $170,950
- Orthodontists salaryMedian $289,140
- Oral surgeons salaryMedian $352,220
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Common questions
How much do prosthodontists make in the United States?
The median annual wage for prosthodontists is $311,180 (about $149.61 an hour) and the mean is $268,630, according to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. The middle half of prosthodontists earn between $252,050 and $333,480.
How many prosthodontists are employed in the US?
BLS estimates 870 employed prosthodontists in May 2025. The count covers wage-and-salary employment only.
Do these numbers include practice owners?
No. BLS surveys employers about the people on their payroll. Owners who take profit from their own practice are mostly outside the survey, so a dentist-owner's income can differ a lot from the wage figures here.