Dentist salaries in the worst states for dental health

Dentists in Mississippi — the worst state for dental health, according to rankings from personal finance website WalletHub — have an average salary of $157,110.

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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

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