What is the least amount of money a dentist can make in a year?

Answer 1

There is no 'minimum wage' for professions. They earn what they can in the area they choose to work.

Actually, in the state of California to be considered an Exempt employee, there is a minimum wage for certain computer professionals and physicians/surgeons who work for someone other than themself.

The rate is determined annually based upon changes to the California Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Because the Index experienced a 2.5% increase over the past year, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) adjusted the rates these individuals must be paid to be considered overtime-exempt.

Computer Software Employee

Effective January 1, 2012, DLSE announced a 95-cent increase in the hourly rate for computer professionals, from $37.94 to $38.89 per hour. The monthly rate increases $164.69, from $6,587.50 to $6,752.19 per month. Finally, the annual salary increases $1,976.25, from $79,050 to $81,026.25 per year.

Licensed Physicians or Surgeons

Effective January 1, 2012, DLSE announced a $1.73 increase in the hourly rate for licensed physicians and surgeons, from $69.13 to $70.86 per hour.

Answer 2

The lowest I have heared is ~32,000/year. Its soo low because dentists can not find patients.