Personal finance site WalletHub ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., across two main categories: dental habits and health and oral health. The rankings were published Jan. 30.
Compensation data for dentists is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Here is the average annual wage for general dentists in the 10 worst states for dental health in 2025:
Arkansas: $168,760
Mississippi: $130,550
West Virginia: $181,980
Texas: $220,000
Louisiana: $164,340
Montana: $204,410
Alaska: $201,720
Kentucky: $186,480
Alabama: $179,000
Florida: $181,950
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