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How dental hygienist pay has changed since 2019
The average annual salary for dental hygienists has increased each of the last five years, jumping from $77,230 in 2019 to $89,890 in 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Average hourly wage for dental hygienists in 2024
Dental hygienists have the highest mean hourly wage in Washington, where they make $59.38 per hour, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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How dentists' compensation compares to 7 other dental professions
General dentists make an average annual salary of $191,750, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Number of orthodontists in 17 states in 2024
California has 1,060 active orthodontists, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Highest-paying cities for general dentists in 2024
The Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Conn., area is the highest-paying metropolitan region for dentists, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Average hourly wage for dentists in 2024
General dentists have the highest mean hourly wage in Vermont, making $125.18 per hour, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Highest-paying industries for dental hygienists, assistants
Dental hygienists have the highest annual mean wage in the employment services industry, while the highest-paying industry for dental assistants is management of companies and enterprises, according to updated data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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5 highest-paying industries for dentists
Dentists can make the most money working for insurance carriers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Where pay for specialty dentists stands in 2024
Texas is the highest-paying state for specialty dentists, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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How much oral surgeons earn in 9 states in 2024
North Carolina is the highest-paying state for oral and maxillofacial surgeons in 2024, offering an average yearly salary of $361,480 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Number of dental assistants in every state
California has 56,870 active dental assistants, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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10 best, worst states for children's oral health
Washington, D.C., was ranked No. 1 on personal finance website WalletHub's list of the best and worst states for children's oral health.
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Number of dental hygienists in every state in 2024
California has 24,880 active dental hygienists, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Average salary for orthodontists in 15 states in 2024
Michigan is the highest-paying state for orthodontists in 2024, offering an average yearly salary of $329,620 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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How dentists' pay has changed since 2019
The average annual salary for dentists has increased from $178,260 in 2019 to $191,750 in 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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What dental assistants earn in every state
Dental assistants earn the most in Minnesota, where the annual wage for the occupation is $62,760 according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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10 states where dentists may have more success retaining staff
Dental practice owners may have more success retaining staff in Massachusetts, which was recently ranked as having the lowest job resignation rate.
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10 states where dentists may have trouble retaining staff in 2024
Delaware was recently ranked as the state with the highest resignation rate by WalletHub.
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Number of general dentists in every state
California has 18,820 active general dentists, the most of any state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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What dental hygienists make in all 50 states
Dental hygienists earn the most in Washington, where the annual wage for the occupation is $123,510, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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