Side-by-side distribution
Dentist
$250,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 57.9%
- Live roles
- 499
Vet Technician
$29.90/hr
per hour · USD
- Disclosing
- 48.1%
- Live roles
- 1,079
Highest-paying jobs
General Dentist
Pediatric Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
Dentist
Highest-paying jobs
Relief Registered Veterinary Technician - Cherry Creek
Relief Veterinary Assistant/ Veterinary Nurse - Santa Monica
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part Time) - Chantilly, VA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Boston, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part Time) - H Street, Washington, D.C.
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Newton, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Boston, MA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Aspen Dental
|
$250,000 | 186 |
Guardian Dentistry Partners
|
$250,000 | 30 |
|
Elite Dental Partners
|
$270,000 | 17 |
|
Dental365
|
$325,000 | 11 |
Enable Dental
|
$273,000 | 8 |
Tend
|
$300,000 | 6 |
| SD SGA Dental Partners | $10,000 | 5 |
| SE SEARHC | $327,500 | 4 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
|
$86,320 | 113 |
| VP Veterinary Practice Partners | $52,000 | 80 |
AmeriVet
|
$54,080 | 61 |
Bond Vet
|
$65,520 | 38 |
| VV Veritas Veterinary Partners | $58,760 | 38 |
| DP Destination Pet | $57,200 | 27 |
|
Modern Animal
|
$66,560 | 26 |
| ES EVG Specialty Network | $70,720 | 17 |
Dentist salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $250,000 | 21 |
Dentist vs Vet Technician: which pays more?
The median for Dentist is $250,000 per year (typically $210,243–$283,750), versus $29.90/hr for Vet Technician ($25.00/hr–$36.00/hr). That puts Dentist about 302% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Dentist and Vet Technician 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.