Where dentists make the most money?
Income differences in different states
by KEVIN KUO DDS, MMSc | September 20, 2021
KEY POINTS
Cost of living adjustments to income is more accurate in determining income levels for dentists amongst different states
Dentists should also look at quality of life metrics before determining their ideal practice location
Dentists often compare their incomes to other dentists. Dental students often view salary information from employment aggregators, like Indeed and Glassdoor.
Where do dentists actually make the most money?
The answer is not easy to answer. Word of mouth, as expected, is often unreliable. Job search sites show different statistics depending on their own data.
However, if we dive deeper, we can get a general idea of dentist income numbers.
The first step is to reference the correct statistics. The best information comes from the U.S. Federal Government, specifically the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The above video takes a deeper dive into those statistics.