34 Best-Paying Occupations For 2019

Dentists bring home a comfortable pay.

14. Dentists Came in Next

In 2019, dentists brought home an average salary of $173,860. This sizeable income has to be used to pay for medical malpractice insurance and often student loans, but after a couple of years, someone practicing as a dentist can live a very comfortable life on his or her salary.

Dentists have to go to dentistry school after successful completion of a four-year undergraduate degree. After dental school, they can choose to complete a residency program to get additional training and skills. However, some begin practicing independently right after completing dentistry school.