The average annual salary for dentists decreased in 15 states between 2021 and 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The federal agency released updated salary data for dentistry jobs April 25 to reflect 2022 information. To see salary data for each state, click here.
Alaska
2021: $168,390
2022: $118,030
Delaware
2021: $233,860
2022: $206,270
Kansas
2021: $188,240
2022: $177,280
Maine
2021: $187,460
2022: $180,280
Maryland
2021: $158,520
2022: $157,960
Michigan
2021: $178,250
2022: $177,720
Mississippi
2021: $161,700
2022: $157,110
New Hampshire
2021: $225,140
2022: $200,970
New Mexico
2021: $189,430
2022: $184,060
Ohio
2021: $180,920
2022: $166,960
Oregon
2021: $207,370
2022: $181,330
Rhode Island
2021: $206,600
2022: $204,770
South Dakota
2021: $150,630
2022: $144,860
Utah
2021: $134,570
2022: $131,490
Wisconsin
2021: $183,110
2022: $174,810