Jobs Similar to Prosthodontists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to prosthodontists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Podiatrists and Orthodontists.
Prosthodontists: $311,180 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Prosthodontists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsSame group | 83% | $352,220+13% | Graduate degree |
| 2 | PodiatristsSame group | 82% | $160,300−48% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | OrthodontistsSame group | 82% | $289,140−7% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Dentists, GeneralSame group | 81% | $170,950−45% | Graduate degree |
| 5 | VeterinariansSame group | 81% | $130,100−58% | Graduate degree |
| 6 | DermatologistsSame group | 79% | $328,730+6% | Graduate degree |
| 7 | OptometristsSame group | 79% | $136,570−56% | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 79% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 9 | ChiropractorsSame group | 78% | $79,200−75% | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Orthotists and Prosthetists | 78% | $81,110−74% | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Exercise PhysiologistsSame group | 78% | $59,460−81% | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 78% | $292,910−6% | Graduate degree |
| 13 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 78% | $256,560−18% | Graduate degree |
| 14 | UrologistsSame group | 77% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Athletic Trainers | 77% | $62,520−80% | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricSame group | 77% | $300,080−4% | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Physical TherapistsSame group | 77% | $102,760−67% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 77% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Sports Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 77% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 20 | OrthoptistsSame group | 77% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
83% similar · $352,220 (+13%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Podiatrists
82% similar · $160,300 (−48%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Orthodontists
82% similar · $289,140 (−7%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Dentists, General
81% similar · $170,950 (−45%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Veterinarians
81% similar · $130,100 (−58%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Dermatologists
79% similar · $328,730 (+6%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Optometrists
79% similar · $136,570 (−56%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
79% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Chiropractors
78% similar · $79,200 (−75%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Orthotists and Prosthetists
78% similar · $81,110 (−74%) · Graduate degree
- 11Exercise Physiologists
78% similar · $59,460 (−81%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 12Obstetricians and Gynecologists
78% similar · $292,910 (−6%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13General Internal Medicine Physicians
78% similar · $256,560 (−18%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Urologists
77% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Athletic Trainers
77% similar · $62,520 (−80%) · Graduate degree
- 16Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
77% similar · $300,080 (−4%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Physical Therapists
77% similar · $102,760 (−67%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Allergists and Immunologists
77% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 19Sports Medicine Physicians
77% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Orthoptists
77% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for prosthodontists also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Questions about jobs like prosthodontists
What jobs are most similar to prosthodontists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (83% similar), Podiatrists (82% similar), Orthodontists (82% similar), Dentists (General) (81% similar) and Veterinarians (81% similar).
Which jobs like prosthodontists pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($352,220, +13%; usually a graduate degree) and Dermatologists ($328,730, +6%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with prosthodontists ($311,180). Without more preparation than prosthodontists usually need: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Dermatologists.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.