What orthodontists earn in the best states for dental health

Orthodontists can earn an average of $166,640 in Illinois, the best ranked state for dental health. 

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Personal finance website WalletHub recently ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., based on dental habits and care and oral health. 

Here is what orthodontists make in the best states for dental health, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Note: Salary information is not available for each state.

Illinois: $166,640

Wisconsin: $277,730

Idaho: N/A

Minnesota: N/A 

Michigan: $245,830

Connecticut: N/A

District of Columbia: N/A

North Dakota: N/A

Massachusetts: $205,120

Ohio: $257,550

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