Discover the average annual salary for general dentists in the 10 worst-ranked states for dental health in 2025, including Arkansas at $168,760.

General dentists have an average annual salary of $165,760 in Illinois, the best-ranked state for dental health in 2025. Personal finance site WalletHub ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., ...

The states and districts that pay Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons the highest mean salary are North Carolina ($361,480), Massachusetts ($346,840), South Dakota ($307,030), Michigan ($306,560), and ...