How much does a prosthodontist make?
a year · about $150 an hour
A typical prosthodontist in the United States makes $311,180 a year, about $150 an hour, about 6.1× a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
They examine a patient's mouth, take measurements or impressions, and plan a crown, denture, or implant. They fit and adjust the device, then work with dental technicians and other dentists to make sure it works well.
Did you know? Some prosthodontists make replacements for missing parts of the face, such as an eye, ear, or nose—not just teeth.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $103,510 and $344,750How do you become one?
After high school, study science in college, take the dental-school entrance test, earn a DDS or DMD, and get a state license. Then complete a three-year prosthodontics residency; a straight-through student may qualify in their late twenties.
School needed: Graduate degree or long training
Good for people who like building and doing and figuring things out
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, pay can differ with experience, location, hours worked, and the type of employer or practice. Extra credentials and more complex cases may also matter.
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $103,510 | $311,180 | $344,750 | about 870 |
Official definition: Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dentists.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1024.00
- www.ada.org/resources/careers/high-school-and-college-students
- adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2025/january/five-things-to-know-about-the-american-col
- www.uab.edu/dentistry/home/academics/postdoctoral/maxillofacial-prosthetics
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY