Side-by-side distribution
Dentist
$270,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 50.5%
- Live roles
- 103
Public Health
$59,280
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 70%
- Live roles
- 30
Highest-paying jobs
General Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
Dentist
General Dentist
Associate / Lead Dentist - $10k Sign-On Bonus
Associate / Lead Dentist
Associate / Lead Dentist - $10k Sign-On Bonus
Associate / Lead Dentist
Associate / Lead Dentist
Highest-paying jobs
Community Health Worker, Manager - Santa Rosa/Sonoma County, California
Social Worker - Adult Community Mental Health
Community Health Worker, Manager - San Bernardino/Orange County
Budget Analyst (Public Health)
Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team - Trafford
PoWER Lead Community Health Worker (CHW)
Social Media & Digital Engagement Specialist (Public Health)
Community Health Worker/Promotor(a) de Salud
Community Health Worker - Snohomish County, Washington
Community Health Worker (12-Month Contract)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Elite Dental Partners
|
$270,000 | 21 |
Enable Dental
|
$273,000 | 11 |
|
Tend
|
$300,000 | 6 |
|
Dental365
|
$325,000 | 4 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$140,400 | 3 |
Dentalook
|
$100,000 | 3 |
Aizer Health
|
$228,800 | 1 |
| WD Wheatland Dental Centre | $100,000 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Waymark
|
$48,006 | 8 |
| ZH Zócalo Health | $59,280 | 3 |
Imagine Pediatrics
|
$53,040 | 3 |
| LP Liquid Personnel | $94,447 | 2 |
|
Cdcfoundation
|
$80,750 | 2 |
|
Ripple Effect
|
$72,659 | 1 |
| MM Mira Mace | $46,800 | 1 |
Pacific Health Group
|
$46,800 | 1 |
Dentist salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $325,000 | 3 |
Dentist vs Public Health: which pays more?
The median for Dentist is $270,000 per year (typically $182,350–$273,000), versus $59,280 for Public Health ($48,006–$77,997). That puts Dentist about 355% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Dentist and Public Health 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.