Salary data is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and was updated April 25 to reflect information from 2022.
The WalletHub rankings, published Feb. 1, scored states out of 100 points based on two main metrics: dental habits and care and oral health.
Note: California was ranked on WalletHub’s list but does not have available salary data.
Mississippi
Average salary: $157,110
Score: 33.42
Arkansas
Average salary: $192,400
Score: 35.14
West Virginia
Average salary: $145,300
Score: 36.04
Montana
Average salary: $166,490
Score: 38.95
Texas
Average salary: $162,900
Score: 39.39
Louisiana
Average salary: $165,610
Score: 39.47
Alaska
Average salary: $118,030
Score: 39.82
Alabama
Average salary: $190,370
Score: 40.50
Florida
Average salary: $170,930
Score: 44.08