Side-by-side distribution
Dentist
$270,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 55.7%
- Live roles
- 106
Psychologist
$125,927
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 47.8%
- Live roles
- 705
Highest-paying jobs
General Dentist
General Dentist
Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
Associate / Lead Dentist - $10k Sign-On Bonus
Associate / Lead Dentist - $10k Sign-On Bonus
Associate / Lead Dentist
Associate / Lead Dentist
Associate / Lead Dentist
Highest-paying jobs
Clinical Testing Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)
Contract Licensed Psychologist
Contract Licensed Psychologist
Contract Licensed Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinical Psychologist - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinical Psychologist - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Testing Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)
Psychologist
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Elite Dental Partners
|
$270,000 | 21 |
Enable Dental
|
$273,000 | 14 |
|
Tend
|
$300,000 | 6 |
|
Dental365
|
$325,000 | 4 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$161,375 | 4 |
Dentalook
|
$100,000 | 4 |
United Dental Corporation
|
$234,000 | 2 |
Aizer Health
|
$228,800 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Lifestance
|
$131,000 | 253 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $79,475 | 18 |
MTC Care
|
$115,000 | 10 |
|
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$125,000 | 9 |
| BE BetterHelp | $106,080 | 9 |
|
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$80,000 | 7 |
MRG Exams
|
$115,000 | 5 |
Thrive Therapies
|
$68,550 | 5 |
Dentist salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $325,000 | 5 |
Dentist vs Psychologist: which pays more?
The median for Dentist is $270,000 per year (typically $205,575–$274,000), versus $125,927 for Psychologist ($108,500–$143,750). That puts Dentist about 114% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Dentist and Psychologist 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.