Orthodontists have the highest mean hourly wage in Michigan, where they make an average of $158.47 per hour, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Six dental companies were recently included on Newsweek's 2024 list of the best workplaces for mental well-being.
The cost of living in Minnesota, the highest-paying state for dental assistants, is $44,626 for a single adult with no children.
The cost of living in Washington, the highest-paying state for dental hygienists, is $53,242 for a single adult with no children.
The highest-paying metropolitan area for dental hygienists is the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, Calif., region, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Dental assistants have the highest mean hourly wage in Minnesota, where they make an average of $30.17 per hour, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The cost of living in Delaware, the highest-paying state for dentists, is $47,064 for a single adult with no children.
Morgan Hill, Calif., is the worst small city in the U.S. to open a business, according to a new ranking from WalletHub.
Cedar City, Utah, is the best small city in the U.S. to open a business, according to a new ranking from WalletHub.
The average annual salary for dental hygienists has increased each of the last five years, jumping from $77,230 in 2019 to $89,890 in 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.