Oregon is the highest-paying state for specialty dentists in the U.S., with an average annual salary of $285,900, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The agency updated its salary data May 15 to reflect 2025 information.
Here are five states with the highest salaries for specialty dentists:
1. Oregon: $285,900
2. New Jersey: $282,180
3. Texas: $280,030
4. Arizona: $266,340
5. Michigan: $247,360
