Salary data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reflects 2022 information.
The rankings for the best states for dentists to live and work in comes from career website Zippia.
Here is how much dentists earn in the top 10 states on Zippia’s list:
Note: Salary data was not available for Nevada and Connecticut.
1. Alaska: $118,030
2. Wisconsin: $174,810
3. Nevada: Salary data not available
4. New Hampshire: $200,970
5. Oregon: $181,330
6. Connecticut: Salary data not available
7. Ohio: $166,960
8. Alabama: $190,370
9. Maine: $180,280
10. Rhode Island: $204,770
