Vermont is currently the highest-paying state for dentists, while Hawaii is the lowest-paying state, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released updated salary information for dentists to reflect 2024 information on April 2.
Here are the top five best and worst-paying states for dentists in 2025:
Best
Vermont: $240,740
Minnesota: $224,700
North Dakota: $224,300
Maine: $224,080
Delaware: $228,740
Worst
Hawaii: $136,200
Mississippi: $143,020
Nevada: $146,480
Utah: $148,860
Wyoming: $154,030
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