Side-by-side distribution
Dentist
$230,650
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 54.7%
- Live roles
- 461
Veterinarian
$156,250
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 38.6%
- Live roles
- 1,512
Highest-paying jobs
Endodontic General Dentist or Endodontist
Pediatric Dentist - Intermittent
Pediatric Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist ($30,000 Welcoming Bonus)
General Dentist
Dentist
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Dentist – DDS / DMD
Highest-paying jobs
Emergency Veterinarian (Part-Time) - Colorado Springs, CO
Emergency Veterinarian (Part-Time) - Silverdale, WA
Emergency Veterinarian - Colorado Springs, CO
Emergency Veterinarian - Larkspur, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Elk Grove, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Honolulu, HI
Emergency Veterinarian - San Jose, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Honolulu, HI
Emergency Veterinarian - Palm Desert, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Federal Way, WA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Aspen Dental
|
$250,000 | 169 |
|
Elite Dental Partners
|
$270,000 | 15 |
Guardian Dentistry Partners
|
$200,000 | 14 |
Tend
|
$300,000 | 7 |
| SD SGA Dental Partners | $7,500 | 7 |
| SE SEARHC | $340,000 | 5 |
|
Dental365
|
$325,000 | 5 |
NorthLakes Community Clinic
|
$210,000 | 4 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Lap of Love
|
$100,000 | 200 |
AmeriVet
|
$142,500 | 64 |
| VP Veterinary Practice Partners | $135,000 | 61 |
|
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
|
$245,000 | 58 |
Modern Animal
|
$165,000 | 25 |
| DP Destination Pet | $152,500 | 22 |
Associated Veterinary Partners
|
$110,000 | 17 |
Bond Vet
|
$165,000 | 16 |
Veterinarian salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $187,500 | 4 |
| Los Angeles | $170,000 | 13 |
| Boston | $162,500 | 5 |
| San Francisco | $145,000 | 4 |
| Chicago | $135,000 | 8 |
| New York | $132,500 | 28 |
| London | $67,485 | 5 |
Dentist vs Veterinarian: which pays more?
The median for Dentist is $230,650 per year (typically $197,425–$288,750), versus $156,250 for Veterinarian ($130,367–$180,000). That puts Dentist about 48% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Dentist and Veterinarian 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.