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West Coast vs. East Coast: Which region pays dentists more?
Dentists can earn an average of $216,280 in Washington, the highest-paying state for dentists on the West Coast, compared to $234,670 in Maryland, the highest-paying state on the East Coast.
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US needs nearly 10,000 dental professionals to fill shortage areas: HRSA
There are currently 6,842 dental professional shortage areas in the U.S., according to data from the Health Resources and Services Administration.
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Oral surgeon hourly pay vs. minimum wage by state
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn about $173.79 per hour in North Carolina, the state with the highest average hourly wage for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, compared to the state's minimum wage of $7.25.
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Most expensive states for dental insurance
West Virginia is the most expensive state for dental insurance, according to a new ranking from LV Dental Braces.
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Orthodontist hourly pay vs. minimum wage in each state
Orthodontists earn about $158.47 per hour in Michigan, the state with the highest average hourly wage for orthodontists, compared to the state's minimum wage of $10.33.
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Oral surgeon pay up 8.4%
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is one of several physician specialties that saw the largest increase in average annual compensation between 2022 and 2023, according to Doximity's 2024 Physician Compensation Report.
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How oral surgeon pay compares to 20 highest-paying specialties
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the fifth highest-paying physician specialty in the U.S., according to Doximity's 2024 Physician Compensation Report.
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Dental assistant hourly pay vs. minimum wage in each state
Dental assistants earn about $30.17 per hour in Minnesota, the state with the highest average hourly wage for dental assistants, compared to the state's minimum wage of $8.85.
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The states where 7 dental professions earn the most
The average annual salary for dental professions, including dentists, dental hygienists and orthodontists, vary widely from state to state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Pay for specialty dentists up $66K since 2019
The average annual salary for specialty dentists has fluctuated over the past five years, rising from $178,040 in 2019 to $244,470 in 2023, a total increase of more than $66,000, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Average annual wage for dental lab techs in 48 states
Dental laboratory technicians earn the most in Massachusetts, where the annual wage for the occupation is $62,180, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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10 best cities for dentists to start a career
Atlanta is the best city for people to start a career, according to a new ranking from WalletHub.
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How dental hygienist pay compares to NP, PA and CRNA earnings
Dental hygienists have an average annual salary of $89,890, compared to $128,490 for nurse practitioners, $130,490 for physician assistants and $214,200 for nurse anesthetists, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Dental hygienist hourly pay vs. minimum wage in each state
Dental hygienists earn about $59.38 per hour in Washington, the state with the highest average hourly wage for dental hygienists, compared to the state's minimum wage of $16.28.
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10 highest-paying cities for dental assistants
The highest-paying metropolitan area for dental assistants is the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif., region, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Dentist hourly pay vs. minimum wage by state
Dentists earn about $125.18 per hour in Vermont, the state with the highest average hourly wage for dentists, compared to the state's minimum wage of $13.67.
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How much dental hygienists earn in the worst states for healthcare
Dental hygienists have an average annual salary of $62,120 in Mississippi, the worst state for healthcare according to U.S. News & World Report.
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How much dental hygienists earn in the best states for healthcare
Dental hygienists have an average annual salary of $91,070 in Hawaii, the best state for healthcare according to U.S. News & World Report.
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Oral surgeon salary vs. average household income by state
Oral surgeons make an average of $361,480 in North Carolina, the highest-earning state, compared to the state's average household income of $94,353.
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Orthodontist salary vs. average household income by state
Orthodontists make an average of $329,620 in Michigan, the highest-earning state, compared to the state's average household income of $91,856.
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