Career Paths From Dentists, General

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

OrthodontistsLateral Move93.9% skill match
Dentists, General and Orthodontists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Orthodontists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 69% higher.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$289,140
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricLateral Move94.1% skill match
Dentists, General and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 76% higher.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$300,080
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
AnesthesiologistsLateral Move92.2% skill match
Dentists, General and Anesthesiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Anesthesiologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 129% higher.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$391,490
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
PodiatristsLateral Move95.7% skill match
Dentists, General and Podiatrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Podiatrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 6% lower.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$160,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
VeterinariansLateral Move94.3% skill match
Dentists, General and Veterinarians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Veterinarians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 24% lower.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$130,100
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
General and Operations ManagersCareer Change92.2% skill match
Dentists, General and General and Operations Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). General and Operations Managers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 38% lower.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$105,770
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingCareer Change91.9% skill match
Dentists, General and Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 53% lower.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$79,520
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Coaches and ScoutsCareer Change92.9% skill match
Dentists, General and Coaches and Scouts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Coaches and Scouts is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 72% lower.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$47,320
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
ProsthodontistsLateral Move0% skill match
Dentists, General and Prosthodontists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Prosthodontists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 82% higher.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$311,180
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsLateral Move0% skill match
Dentists, General and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 106% higher.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$352,220
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
ForestersCareer Change92.3% skill match
Dentists, General and Foresters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Foresters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 55% lower.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$76,400
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Funeral Home ManagersCareer Change91.9% skill match
Dentists, General and Funeral Home Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Funeral Home Managers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 54% lower.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$78,790
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Producers and DirectorsCareer Change93.5% skill match
Dentists, General and Producers and Directors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Producers and Directors is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 47% lower.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$90,360
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral ArrangersCareer Change92% skill match
Dentists, General and Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 68% lower.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$55,010
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
DermatologistsLateral Move0% skill match
Dentists, General and Dermatologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Dermatologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 92% higher.
Current median salary
$170,950
Target median salary
$328,730
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.