Prosthodontists
SOC 29-1024 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Prosthodontists is $234,000, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $240,750, and an estimated 570 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2021 and 2023, pay rose +131.8% while consumer prices rose 12.4% — a real change of +106.1% after inflation. BLS projects employment will grow 4.5% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Prosthodontists has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $234,000 | $234,000 | 570 |
| 2021 | $100,950 | $113,517 | 790 |
Nominal change
+131.8%
Inflation (CPI)
+12.4%
Real change
+106.1%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+4.5%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
900
Projected 2034
900
Annual Openings
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Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$93,600
25th Pct
$176,800
Median
$234,000
75th Pct
—
90th Pct
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H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ Family Dentistry Inc. | NJ | 2 | $166,400 |
| Dental Specialists Kansas City LLC | MO | 1 | $182,094 |
| Houston Implant Dentistry Associates, P.A. | TX | 1 | $264,000 |
| ReNew 1-Day Denture Center--Overland Park, PLLC | KS | 1 | $240,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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