Missouri and Oregon are among the highest-paying states for dentists in 2026, 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 dentists:
1. Missouri: $241,580
2. Oregon: $240,170
3. Maine: $237,360
4. Hawaii: $227,370
5. Massachusetts: $223,200
6. North Dakota: $222,340
7. Alaska: $215,360
8. Vermont: $214,130
9. Georgia: $214,040
10. Minnesota: $211,780
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