Wyoming saw the largest decrease in the average annual wage for general dentists from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average pay for general dentists increased $4,350 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $196,100.
Here are the five states with the largest drops in dentist compensation using salary data from 2023 and 2024, the latest year data is available:
Wyoming
2023 salary: $188,280
2024 salary: $154,030
Decrease of $34,250
Maryland
2023 salary: $234,670
2024 salary: $203,500
Decrease of $31,170
Arizona
2023 salary: $231,890
2024 salary: $201,240
Decrease of $30,650
Montana
2023 salary: $204,410
2024 salary: $180,630
Decrease of $23,780
New Hampshire
2023 salary: $197,450
2024 salary: $176,780
Decrease of $20,670
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