How much do prosthodontists make?

The median wage for prosthodontists in the U.S. is $311,180 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $252,050 and $333,480.

What is the job outlook for prosthodontists?

BLS projects employment to grow 5.8% from 2025 to 2035, with about 0 openings each year on average.

What education do prosthodontists need?

The typical entry-level education is: doctoral or professional degree.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Prosthodontists Salary

Prosthodontists earn a median $311,180 a year in the U.S., with 870 jobs (May 2025).

Median wage: $311,180 a year
Employment: 870; Excludes self-employed
Projected growth: +5.8%; 2025 to 2035
Openings per year: 0; Average, including replacements

Pay range nationally

The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)

10%: $103,510Median: $311,18090%: $344,750

Median (50%): $311,180 · $149.61 an hour
Mean (average): $268,630 · $129.15 an hour (estimate error ±8.5%)
10th percentile: $103,510 · $49.77 an hour
25th percentile: $252,050 · $121.18 an hour
75th percentile: $333,480 · $160.33 an hour
90th percentile: $344,750 · $165.75 an hour
Employment: 870 (estimate error ±27.6%)

What they do

Standard Occupational Classification 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.

Job outlook

BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035

All occupations

Jobs in 2025: 1,000
Projected for 2035: 1,100
Change: +100 (+5.8%)
Openings each year: 0
Typical education: Doctoral or professional degree
Work experience: None
On-the-job training: Internship/residency
Self-employed: 12.6%

Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)

Visa filings for this occupation

Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings

H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)19 certified filingsMedian offered wage $239,200
PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)2 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported

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Frequently asked questions

How much do prosthodontists make?: The median wage for prosthodontists in the U.S. is $311,180 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $252,050 and $333,480.
What is the job outlook for prosthodontists?: BLS projects employment to grow 5.8% from 2025 to 2035, with about 0 openings each year on average.
What education do prosthodontists need?: The typical entry-level education is: doctoral or professional degree.

Data sources

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Disclosure DataU.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification
PERM Labor Certification Disclosure DataU.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification

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