Lowest-paying states for 3 dental jobs

Alaska, Arkansas and Alabama were the lowest-paying states for three dental roles in 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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By: Ariana Portalatin

The federal agency released updated compensation data for dental jobs on April 25 to reflect 2022 information.

Here are the lowest-paying states for dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists:

Dentists

Alaska: $118,030

Dental assistants

Arkansas: $36,570

Dental hygienists

Alabama: $53,870

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