10 best paying states for dental assistants

Though dentists have one of the highest paying jobs in the country, dental assistants make around $39,000 on average annually, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and cited by Forbes.

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Here are the best paying states for dental assistants based on average salary:

1. Minnesota: $49,880
2. New Hampshire: $48,760
3. Alaska: $47,330
4. North Dakota: $46,640
5. Massachusetts: $46,070
6. Virginia: $44,640
7. Connecticut: $44,520
8. Rhode Island: $43,710
9. Washington: $43,680
10. Oregon: $43,440

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