SalariesWhat the occupation covers
Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.
Official definition from the Standard Occupational Classification, code 29-1024.
The pay range
Pay differs a lot inside one occupation, with experience, employer and place. The table shows where the lines fall.
| Share of workers | A year | A month* | A week* | An hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% earn less than | $103,510 | $8,626 | $1,991 | $49.77 |
| Lowest 25% earn less than | $252,050 | $21,004 | $4,847 | $121.18 |
| Median (half earn less, half more) | $311,180 | $25,932 | $5,984 | $149.61 |
| Top 25% earn more than | $333,480 | $27,790 | $6,413 | $160.33 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $344,750 | $28,729 | $6,630 | $165.75 |
* Month and week are the yearly figure divided by 12 and by 52, worked out here for convenience. BLS publishes the yearly and hourly figures.
How it compares
The median for all occupations in the United States was $50,980 a year. The median for Prosthodontists is $311,180, which is 510% higher. Among the 71 occupations of the field Healthcare Practitioners and Technical, it ranks number 11 by median pay. With 870 jobs, it makes up about 0.1 of every 10,000 jobs in the country.
Similar occupations by pay
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$335,550 a year
- Dermatologists$328,730 a year
- Physicians, Pathologists$312,400 a year
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$300,080 a year
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$292,910 a year
- Orthodontists$289,140 a year
Common questions
How much do Prosthodontists earn in the United States?
The median pay was $311,180 a year in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $103,510 and the highest-paid 10% more than $344,750.
How many people work as Prosthodontists?
About 870 jobs in the United States in May 2025, not counting the self-employed.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked in November 2026. Figures are for employees, before tax, and leave out overtime pay and benefits. They are official statistics, not advice or a pay offer; see bls.gov/oes for the original tables.
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