Minnesota is currently the highest-paying state for dental assistants, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
The agency updated its salary data May 15 to reflect 2025 information.
Here are 10 states with the highest salaries for dental assistants:
1. Minnesota: $64,740
2. District of Columbia: $63,360
3. Oregon: $60,110
4. New Hampshire: $57,200
5. Maine: $57,140
6. Washington: $56,680
7. Massachusetts: $56,640
8. North Dakota: $56,450
9. Alaska: $55,220
10. California: $54,710
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