Highest-paying states for dentists, all other specialists
Texas leads at $286,510 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $286,510 | $173,080–$389,520 |
| Illinois | $250,880 | $229,690–$269,160 |
| South Carolina | $246,770 | $227,490–$264,030 |
| Arizona | $244,170 | $188,280–$323,650 |
| West Virginia | $235,370 | $184,040–$268,720 |
| Arkansas | $232,730 | $193,860–$269,980 |
| California | $230,730 | $147,540–$265,150 |
| Missouri | $230,130 | $206,210–$251,370 |
| Michigan | $229,150 | $110,250–$403,160 |
| North Carolina | $225,990 | $161,500–$264,990 |
| Oklahoma | $223,160 | $195,540–$248,480 |
| New Jersey | $201,840 | $201,830–$231,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $195,150 | $170,100–$259,990 |
| Ohio | $192,050 | $111,760–$251,990 |
| Colorado | $186,640 | $155,090–$254,380 |
| Connecticut | $126,410 | $108,220–$228,130 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.