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Dentist

A comprehensive guide to Dentist licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$173,264 / yr

Min. Education

Specific course required

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

Vermont

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
VT
VermontCompact: No
$230,990High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
AK
AlaskaCompact: Yes
$230,830High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
DE
DelawareCompact: Yes
$224,690High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
MN
MinnesotaCompact: Pending
$209,820High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
ME
MaineCompact: Yes
$208,860High CoL Adjusted
Preliminary/temporary licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
AZ
ArizonaCompact: No
$206,660High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
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