The publication ranked all 50 states using 128 metrics across 10 broad categories, with each state being able to earn a maximum of 2,500 points. Learn more about the study’s methodology here.
Salary data for dentists is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which released updated compensation data April 3 to reflect May 2023 information, the latest available.
Here is the annual mean wage for dentists in the top 10 states for business:
1. Virginia: $187,950
2. North Carolina: $204,980
3. Texas: $220,000
4. Georgia: $208,560
5. Florida: $181,950
6. Minnesota: $211,100
7. Ohio: $186,880
8. Tennessee: $164,410
9. Michigan: $198,440
10. Washington: $216,280
