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Dentists, General
SOC 29-1021. Offered wages, prevailing wage levels and sponsoring employers on H-1B labor condition applications, with PERM counts.
Employers filed 2,134 labor condition applications for Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021) in fiscal years 2025–2026, 2,028 of them certified.
The median offered wage is $185,000 a year (quartiles $150,000–$215,000), above the $122,221 median across all occupations; the median prevailing wage cited is $147,742. Level II is the most common prevailing wage level (37% of filings).
PERM applications for the occupation number 502 with a median offered wage of $140,000.
H-1B labor condition applications
Employer-specific case information was provided to OFLC by employers who submitted foreign labor certification applications. These are not employer responses to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' survey. Wage levels I–IV are as stated on the application. Data through 30 Jun 2026.
Applications by fiscal year
Prevailing wage levels
Level I 34%Level II 37%Level III 17%Level IV 11%Not stated 1%
| Measure | SOC 29-1021 | All occupations |
|---|---|---|
| Median offered wage | $185,000 | $122,221 |
| 25th–75th percentile | $150,000–$215,000 | — |
| Share at Level I or II | 71% | 56% |
| Share certified | 95% | 98% |
Wages annualised from the rate and unit on the application; medians use up to 4,000 sampled applications per occupation (2,132 here).
Offered wages by employer
The list names employers that have a page on this site (organisations above the size floor); the totals above count every record in the files.
Worksite states
California 370 · Texas 228 · Massachusetts 209 · Illinois 141 · Pennsylvania 111 · Washington 83 · Wisconsin 79 · Ohio 73 · Indiana 70 · Virginia 66
PERM labor certification
PERM applications as disclosed by OFLC; FY2024 covers the new Form 9089 only. Status is as recorded at the data date. Data through 30 Jun 2026.
Median offered wage on PERM applications: $140,000.
| Employer | City | PERM applications |
|---|---|---|
| JDC Healthcare PLLC | Irving | 19 |
| Family Healthcare Network | Visalia | 11 |
| 42 North Dental Care, LLC | Waltham | 9 |
| Ghazal, Rodgers, and Watanabe Dental Corporation | Irvine | 7 |
| Absolute Dental & Orthodontics Prada PLLC | Las Vegas | 6 |
| United Health Centers of San Joaquin Valley | Fresno | 5 |
| The University of Iowa | Iowa City | 5 |
| Western Dental Services, Inc. | Orange | 5 |
| Dental Health Associates of Texas, PC | Effingham | 5 |
| Familia Dental SPFW LLC | Fort Wayne | 4 |
| Dental Professionals of Virginia, PC | Effingham | 4 |
| Familia Dental Clovis LLC | Clovis | 4 |
| Washington Dental Corporation PC | Irvine | 4 |
| Familia Dental Janesville LLC | Janesville | 4 |
| Dental Dreams LLC | Chicago | 4 |
The list names employers that have a page on this site (organisations above the size floor); the totals above count every record in the files.
Questions and answers
What is the H-1B salary for Dentists, General?
The median offered wage on labor condition applications for SOC 29-1021 is $185,000 a year, with the middle half between $150,000 and $215,000; the median prevailing wage cited is $147,742.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Dentists, General?
Western Dental Services, Inc. (43), 42 North Dental Care, LLC (35), Ghazal, Rodgers, and Watanabe Dental Corporation (32), Dental Dreams LLC (28), Network of California Dental Professionals, Inc. (26)
Which wage level is most common for Dentists, General?
Level II: Level I 34%, Level II 37%, Level III 17%, Level IV 11% of filings.
How many PERM applications name Dentists, General?
502 in fiscal years 2024–2026, median offered wage $140,000.
Source: OFLC LCA and PERM disclosure files, fiscal years 2025–2026, through 30 Jun 2026. Occupation pages are built for SOC codes with at least 50 applications. How H-1B wage levels work.