MEDIUMBusinessTier 1
Median pay for general dentists in each state
SourceBecker's Dental + DSO ReviewTier 1Hard News
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Bureau of Labor Statistics data from May 2025 reveals state-by-state annual median wages for general dentists, highlighting Alaska as the highest-paying state and ten states exceeding a $200,000 median salary.
Key points
- Alaska reported the highest median annual wage for general dentists nationwide according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
- Only 10 states met or exceeded a $200,000 median annual wage threshold for general dentists, highlighting significant regional earning disparities.
- Practice owners must balance local wage benchmarks against operating overhead and fee schedules to maintain healthy profit margins.
Who should care
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