Minnesota is the highest-paying state for dental assistants, and Louisiana is the lowest-paying state, according to salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Salary and employment data was updated on April 25 and reflect information from May 2022.
Here are the top five best and worst paying states for dental assistants:
Highest-paying:
Minnesota: $58,890
District of Columbia: $52,820
Delaware: $52,500
Alaska: $52,430
Massachusetts: $52,200
Lowest-paying:
Louisiana: $36,180
Arkansas: $36,570
Mississippi: $36,960
Utah: $37,080
West Virginia: $37,510