Healthcare

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

Stable

Top Paying State

Vermont

Coverage: 50 states

Top Paying State

Vermont

230,990 / yr

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Rank #2

Alaska

230,830 / yr

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Rank #3

Delaware

224,690 / yr

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State	Median Salary	License Type	Education Required	Est. Timeline	Action
VT VermontCompact: No	230,990High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	6-24 months	Details
AK AlaskaCompact: Yes	230,830High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	6-24 months	Details
DE DelawareCompact: Yes	224,690High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Specific course required	6-24 months	Details
MN MinnesotaCompact: Pending	209,820High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	6-24 months	Details
ME MaineCompact: Yes	208,860High CoL Adjusted	Preliminary/temporary license	Specific course required	6-24 months	Details
AZ ArizonaCompact: No	206,660High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	6-24 months	Details