The federal agency updated its salary data for dental jobs to reflect 2022 information on April 25.
The best-paying states for dental hygienists:
1. Alaska: $113,770
2. California: $111,580
3. Washington: $111,430
4. Oregon: $95,360
5. New Jersey: $94,610
The worst-paying states for dental hygienists:
1. Alabama: $53,870
2. Mississippi: $60,490
3. West Virginia: $64,280
4. Tennessee: $68,450
5. Michigan: $70,190
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