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Best states for a dental ceramist
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Are you wondering which place in the United States is the best state for dental ceramists? Knowing how challenging it is to figure out where to start your career or where to move to advance your career, we decided to bring you a list of best states for dental ceramist jobs.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for dental ceramists. We found that Massachusetts is the best state in the nation for dental ceramists, and people in Long Branch earn the most in the field.
In order to get you the best states for dental ceramists, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a dental ceramist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for dental ceramists in 2025
1. Massachusetts
Total dental ceramist jobs: 161 Average annual salary: $108,320 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $188,000 Location Quotient: 0.74
2. Kentucky
Total dental ceramist jobs: 79 Average annual salary: $89,542 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
3. New York
Total dental ceramist jobs: 256 Average annual salary: $100,132 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $173,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
4. South Dakota
Total dental ceramist jobs: 18 Average annual salary: $91,231 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 0.71
5. New Jersey
Total dental ceramist jobs: 83 Average annual salary: $108,821 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $185,000 Location Quotient: 0.44
6. Virginia
Total dental ceramist jobs: 156 Average annual salary: $98,462 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 0.7
7. Wisconsin
Total dental ceramist jobs: 217 Average annual salary: $83,590 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.66
8. Vermont
Total dental ceramist jobs: 8 Average annual salary: $103,219 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $182,000 Location Quotient: 0.44
9. Missouri
Total dental ceramist jobs: 149 Average annual salary: $84,204 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
10. Montana
Total dental ceramist jobs: 15 Average annual salary: $91,732 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 0.55
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Detailed list of the best states for a dental ceramist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $108,320 | $62,000 | 6,859,819 | 161 |
| 2 | Kentucky | $89,542 | $51,000 | 4,454,189 | 79 |
| 3 | New York | $100,132 | $57,000 | 19,849,399 | 256 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $91,231 | $53,000 | 869,666 | 18 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $108,821 | $63,000 | 9,005,644 | 83 |
| 6 | Virginia | $98,462 | $56,000 | 8,470,020 | 156 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $83,590 | $48,000 | 5,795,483 | 217 |
| 8 | Vermont | $103,219 | $58,000 | 623,657 | 8 |
| 9 | Missouri | $84,204 | $48,000 | 6,113,532 | 149 |
| 10 | Montana | $91,732 | $53,000 | 1,050,493 | 15 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $93,068 | $52,000 | 4,684,333 | 40 |
| 12 | Michigan | $81,674 | $46,000 | 9,962,311 | 289 |
| 13 | Alaska | $86,377 | $53,000 | 739,795 | 25 |
| 14 | Arizona | $81,919 | $46,000 | 7,016,270 | 165 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $91,485 | $51,000 | 1,059,639 | 11 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $80,602 | $44,000 | 5,024,369 | 139 |
| 17 | Ohio | $81,974 | $46,000 | 11,658,609 | 188 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $85,572 | $48,000 | 10,273,419 | 137 |
| 19 | Maine | $80,987 | $44,000 | 1,335,907 | 31 |
| 20 | Nevada | $81,435 | $46,000 | 2,998,039 | 39 |
| 21 | Texas | $80,079 | $44,000 | 28,304,596 | 425 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $82,637 | $46,000 | 3,588,184 | 54 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $80,174 | $43,000 | 1,342,795 | 35 |
| 24 | Washington | $77,472 | $44,000 | 7,405,743 | 331 |
| 25 | Oregon | $78,333 | $44,000 | 4,142,776 | 131 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $74,131 | $42,000 | 3,930,864 | 124 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $77,671 | $44,000 | 12,805,537 | 216 |
| 28 | California | $80,422 | $46,000 | 39,536,653 | 762 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $80,512 | $45,000 | 1,815,857 | 12 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $89,807 | $51,000 | 693,972 | 12 |
| 31 | Illinois | $79,107 | $45,000 | 12,802,023 | 196 |
| 32 | Indiana | $74,411 | $42,000 | 6,666,818 | 133 |
| 33 | Delaware | $82,011 | $46,000 | 961,939 | 4 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $73,335 | $42,000 | 5,576,606 | 225 |
| 35 | Georgia | $74,168 | $41,000 | 10,429,379 | 288 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $71,558 | $40,000 | 2,088,070 | 77 |
| 37 | Maryland | $79,198 | $44,000 | 6,052,177 | 95 |
| 38 | Iowa | $74,588 | $42,000 | 3,145,711 | 51 |
| 39 | Florida | $65,839 | $35,000 | 20,984,400 | 786 |
| 40 | Kansas | $71,414 | $41,000 | 2,913,123 | 44 |
| 41 | Colorado | $65,824 | $37,000 | 5,607,154 | 217 |
| 42 | Idaho | $71,427 | $40,000 | 1,716,943 | 25 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $72,428 | $41,000 | 3,004,279 | 25 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $64,368 | $36,000 | 6,715,984 | 135 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $70,495 | $45,000 | 1,427,538 | 10 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $64,492 | $37,000 | 755,393 | 14 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $66,403 | $38,000 | 579,315 | 1 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $63,071 | $35,000 | 2,984,100 | 17 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $61,368 | $35,000 | 1,920,076 | 30 |
| 50 | Alabama | $61,078 | $33,000 | 4,874,747 | 52 |
| 51 | Utah | $63,991 | $36,000 | 3,101,833 | 16 |
Highest paying states for dental ceramists
| Rank | State | Avg. Dental Ceramist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $108,320 |
| 2 | Kentucky | $89,542 |
| 3 | New York | $100,132 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $91,231 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $108,821 |
| 6 | Virginia | $98,462 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $83,590 |
| 8 | Vermont | $103,219 |
| 9 | Missouri | $84,204 |
| 10 | Montana | $91,732 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $93,068 |
| 12 | Michigan | $81,674 |
| 13 | Alaska | $86,377 |
| 14 | Arizona | $81,919 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $91,485 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $80,602 |
| 17 | Ohio | $81,974 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $85,572 |
| 19 | Maine | $80,987 |
| 20 | Nevada | $81,435 |
| 21 | Texas | $80,079 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $82,637 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $80,174 |
| 24 | Washington | $77,472 |
| 25 | Oregon | $78,333 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $74,131 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $77,671 |
| 28 | California | $80,422 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $80,512 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $89,807 |
| 31 | Illinois | $79,107 |
| 32 | Indiana | $74,411 |
| 33 | Delaware | $82,011 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $73,335 |
| 35 | Georgia | $74,168 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $71,558 |
| 37 | Maryland | $79,198 |
| 38 | Iowa | $74,588 |
| 39 | Florida | $65,839 |
| 40 | Kansas | $71,414 |
| 41 | Colorado | $65,824 |
| 42 | Idaho | $71,427 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $72,428 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $64,368 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $70,495 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $64,492 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $66,403 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $63,071 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $61,368 |
| 50 | Alabama | $61,078 |
| 51 | Utah | $63,991 |
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Updated January 8, 2025