How much dental hygienists, assistants make in the 5 worst states for dental health

The average annual salaries in the lowest ranking states for dental health range between $33,560 and $38,370 for dental assistants and between $57,670 and $75,970 for dental hygienists.

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By: Ariana Portalatin

Becker’s compiled salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and a ranking of dental health in each state from dental provider Express Dentists.

Here is what dental assistants and hygienists make in the top five worst states for dental health:

Arkansas

Dental assistants: $34,930

Dental hygienists: $74,360

West Virginia

Dental assistants: $36,830

Dental hygienists: $61,050

Louisiana

Dental assistants: $33,560

Dental hygienists: $74,240

Mississippi

Dental assistants: $36,170

Dental hygienists: $57,670

Texas

Dental assistants: $38,370

Dental hygienists: $75,970

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