Being a dentist is one of the top jobs in the U.S., with a median salary of $155,600 in 2019, according to a U.S. News & World report.
Between 2019 and 2029, more than 4,000 jobs are projected to open up to dentists, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data also suggests a 3 percent employment growth rate for dentists.
Here are the best paying cities for dentists:
1. Burlington, N.C.: $278,360
2. Burlington, Vt.: $275,430
3. Longview, Texas: $272,440
4. Olympia, Wash.: $267,240
5. Sebring, Fla.: $259,660
Here are the best paying states for dentists:
1. Delaware: $264,440
2. Rhode Island: $262,900
3. Vermont: $261,790
4. Alaska: $239,930
5. North Dakota: $225,770