Highest-paying states for 3 dental jobs

Delaware, Minnesota and Alaska were the highest-paying states for three dental roles in 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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By: Ariana Portalatin

The federal agency released updated compensation data for dental jobs on April 25 to reflect 2022 information.

Here are the highest-paying states for dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists:

Dentists

Delaware: $206,270

Dental assistants

Minnesota: $58,890

Dental hygienists

Alaska: $113,770

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