The average salary of a dentist is calculated by the U.S. government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources such as Dentists working in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics and schools. The salary of a dentist varies depending on the location and configuration. Dentists worked an average of 40 hours per week, with a total of 2080 hours per year.
So this means:

  HOURLY:

The median salary is $58.86 per hour. Less than 10% earn $29.71 per hour and those on the 10% earn more than $70.00 per hour.

  ANNUALLY:

On an annual basis the median salary of a dentist is $122430. The 10% lower earning is $61790 per year while the top 10% earns more than $145000 per year. These salaries are calculated as an average.

  HIGHEST AND LOWEST:

The Dentists poorly paid, earning less than $61000 per year, while the dentist who wins best get more than $200000 per year.

  TOP 5 STATES:

   Alaska ($ 184,460)
   North Dakota ($ 179.200)
   New Hampshire ($ 167,800)
   Vermont ($ 165,720)
   North Carolina ($ 163,740)

  TOP 5 METROPOLITAN AREAS:

   Colorado Springs CO ($ 198,650)
   Gary IN ($ 197,160)
   Albany GA ($ 196,100)
   Danville, VA ($ 195,660)
   Flint MI ($ 193,910).

  PRACTICE AND EMPLOYMENT:

According to the ADA, there are more than 160000 dentists in private practice who earned an average net salary of slightly more than $174000 per year in 2002. More than half of all dentists are self-employed or in private practice.

  EMPLOYMENT DATA:

According to the USA Department of Labor national there are 86360 dentists who earn a salary through jobs. The American Dental Association lists the total number of dentists, and it is approximately 173540.

  WORKPLACES:

From whole the dentists working in the United States, 80000 work in the best dental work that can be found for good wages, it means, offices of other health professionals including dentists, doctors, etc. In conclussion, dentists who have worked for other dentists receive $135000 annually; while, for those working in the offices of other health professionals receive over $123000 per year.

  BENEFITS:

Fringe benefits will be similar to those offered by small businesses or sole proprietor businesses. A package of employment benefits with a value of more than $20000 per year.