The Dental Support major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Dentistry, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Dentistry, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dental Hygienists SOC: 29-1292 Occupation: Dental Hygienists | $94,260 | 219,070 | N/A | N/A |
Dental Assistants SOC: 31-9091 Occupation: Dental Assistants | $47,300 | 375,430 | N/A | N/A |
Dental Laboratory Technicians SOC: 51-9081 Occupation: Dental Laboratory Technicians | $48,310 | 33,920 | N/A | N/A |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1071 Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,620 | 229,720 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,260 | 219,070 |
| 2023 | $87,530 | 211,630 |
| 2022 | $81,400 | 214,700 |
| 2021 | $77,810 | 207,190 |
| 2020 | $77,090 | 194,830 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,300 | 375,430 |
| 2023 | $46,540 | 370,690 |
| 2022 | $44,820 | 363,880 |
| 2021 | $38,660 | 347,170 |
| 2020 | $41,180 | 312,140 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,310 | 33,920 |
| 2023 | $47,690 | 34,190 |
| 2022 | $46,050 | 33,330 |
| 2021 | $45,770 | 34,150 |
| 2020 | $42,110 | 30,800 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,620 | 229,720 |
| 2023 | $105,650 | 225,360 |
| 2022 | $100,300 | 207,700 |
| 2021 | $102,720 | 191,830 |
| 2020 | $99,090 | 200,040 |