Hawaii saw the largest year-over-year increase in the average annual salary for general dentists from 2024 to 2025, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average annual salary for general dentists decreased $4,750, falling from $196,100 in 2024 to $191,350 in 2025.
In total, there were 18 states where the average annual salary for general dentists increased.
The agency updated compensation data May 15 to reflect 2025 information, the latest available.
Here are the ten states with the largest jumps in general dentist compensation using salary data from 2024 and 2025:
Note: Salary data for dentists was not available for every state in both 2024 and 2025.
Hawaii
2024 average salary: $136,200
2025 average salary: $227,370
Increase of $91,170
Nevada
2024 average salary: $146,480
2025 average salary: $178,460
Increase of $31,980
Oregon
2024 average salary: $209,670
2025 average salary: $240,170
Increase of $30,500
West Virginia
2024 average salary: $171,380
2025 average salary: $200,640
Increase of $29,260
New Hampshire
2024 average salary: $176,780
2025 average salary: $200,420
Increase of $23,640
New Jersey
2024 average salary: $175,720
2025 average salary: $198,290
Increase of $22,570
Tennessee
2024 average salary: $191,880
2025 average salary: $210,700
Increase of $18,820
Colorado
2024 average salary: $143,450
2025 average salary: $160,810
Increase of $17,360
New York
2024 average salary: $185,590
2025 average salary: $202,040
Increase of $16,450
Maine
2024 average salary: $224,080
2025 average salary: $237,360
Increase of $13,280
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