Side-by-side distribution
Dentist
$242,500
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 58.2%
- Live roles
- 498
Psychiatrist
$345,513
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 70.8%
- Live roles
- 1,349
Highest-paying jobs
General Dentist
Pediatric Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
Dentist
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Highest-paying jobs
Staff Psychiatrist
Staff Psychiatrist
PHYSICIAN - Psychiatrist Outpatient - Detroit Lakes, MN
Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Mental Health | Community
Psychiatrist (MD / DO)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Director of Clinical Services - Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Psychiatrist Supervisor
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Aspen Dental
|
$250,000 | 186 |
Guardian Dentistry Partners
|
$221,000 | 27 |
|
Elite Dental Partners
|
$270,000 | 17 |
|
Dental365
|
$325,000 | 9 |
Enable Dental
|
$273,000 | 7 |
Tend
|
$300,000 | 6 |
| SD SGA Dental Partners | $8,750 | 6 |
AltaMed
|
$186,243 | 5 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
BlueSky Telepsych
|
$384,800 | 374 |
Lifestance
|
$365,000 | 226 |
Serenity Mental Health Centers
|
$500,000 | 106 |
Legion Health
|
$400,000 | 83 |
|
Mediix
|
$384,700 | 13 |
Array Behavioral Care
|
$358,800 | 12 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$447,200 | 10 |
Riverside Health System
|
$347,850 | 10 |
Dentist vs Psychiatrist: which pays more?
The median for Dentist is $242,500 per year (typically $200,000–$280,000), versus $345,513 for Psychiatrist ($262,500–$400,000). That puts Psychiatrist about 42% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Dentist and Psychiatrist are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.