North Dakota saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for general dentists from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average pay for general dentists increased $4,350 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $196,100.
Here are the five states with the largest jumps in dentist compensation using salary data from 2023 and 2024, the latest year data is available:
North Dakota
2023 salary: $182,840
2024 salary: $224,300
Increase of $41,460
Oregon
2023 salary: $177,440
2024 salary: $209,670
Increase of $32,230
Wisconsin
2023 salary: $179,260
2024 salary: $209,830
Increase of $30,570
Iowa
2023 salary: $186,420
2024 salary: $216,520
Increase of $30,100
Tennessee
2023 salary: $191,880
2024 salary: $164,410
Increase of $27,470
