Best-, worst-paying states for dental assistants in 2023

Minnesota is the highest-paying state for dental assistants, and Louisiana is the lowest-paying state, according to salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

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Salary and employment data was updated on April 25 and reflect information from May 2022.

Here are the top five best and worst paying states for dental assistants:

Highest-paying:

Minnesota: $58,890

District of Columbia: $52,820

Delaware: $52,500

Alaska: $52,430

Massachusetts: $52,200

Lowest-paying:

Louisiana: $36,180

Arkansas: $36,570

Mississippi: $36,960

Utah: $37,080

West Virginia: $37,510

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