Anytime you start a new position that allows you to work anywhere in the United States, it can be tough to decide where to go! That’s where we come in – we’ve put together a list of the top 8 places for dentists to practice medicine. We’ve listed the state itself, the salary, and the salary comparison between the state itself and the national average. As of 2022, the average salary for a Dentist in the United States is $134,000.

Alaska
Salary: $185,813
Difference: +38%

District of Columbia
Salary: $161,814
Difference: +20%

Wisconsin
Salary: $160,920
Difference: +20%

Rhode Island
Salary: $159,244
Difference: +18%

Michigan
Salary: $157,875
Difference: +17%

Ohio
Salary: $152,879
Difference: +14%

Minnesota
Salary: $150,678
Difference: +12%

Delaware
Salary: $150,174
Difference: +12%

When you’re deciding where to practice medicine, salary shouldn’t be the only thing you consider, but it should be toward the top of your list. After all, salary is taken into consideration when accepting or declining a new job.

Crystal Carter, Content Marketing Specialist

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