Becker’s compiled BLS salary data and compared it among the top five best states for dental health ranked by Express Dentists.
Connecticut
Dental assistants: $46,130
Dental hygienists: $88,610
District of Columbia
Dental assistants: $45,950
Dental hygienists: $81,400
Massachusetts
Dental assistants: $51,210
Dental hygienists: $87,030
Hawaii
Dental assistants: $37,860
Dental hygienists: $81,970
New Jersey
Dental assistants: $43,980
Dental hygienists: $87,070
