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Avg. salary range
$163k–$188k
across regions
Hours / Day
9
Days / Week
4
working days
About this career
Dentists examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. Many treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. Dentists can also fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.
Career Level
What you'll need
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Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Education & Training
Doctorate Degree
A doctorate degree is the highest level of academic degree. In addition to a medical doctorate, you can earn this degree in almost any subject area. Doctorate degrees usually take at least four years to complete beyond undergraduate study.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$126,200
Average
$177,800
High
$297,500
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
4 on · 3 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8am until 5pm, four days a week. This can vary based on work environment.
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$176,467
Overall Rank
4th
out of 199 careers
In Health Science
2nd
out of 39 careers
Salary distribution
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