West Coast vs. East Coast: Which region pays dentists more?

Dentists can earn an average of $216,280 in Washington, the highest-paying state for dentists on the West Coast, compared to $234,670 in Maryland, the highest-paying state on the East Coast.

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated salary data for dental jobs to reflect 2023 information on April 3. 

Here is the average annual salary for dentists in states on the West Coast and East Coast: 

West Coast

California: $181,720

Oregon: $177,440

Washington: $216,280

East Coast

Connecticut: $215,340

Delaware: $227,200

Florida: $181,950

Georgia: $208,560

Maine: $214,810

Maryland: $234,670

North Carolina: $204,980

New Hampshire: $197,450

New Jersey: N/A

New York: $158,130

Rhode Island: $196,540

South Carolina: $182,970

Virginia: $187,950

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