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Dental assistant salary 2026 by state: BLS OEWS May 2025 median USD 48,070, 90th percentile USD 61,780. Top states Minnesota USD 64,740, District of Columbia USD 63,360, Oregon USD 60,110. Highest employment Texas 380,000+ dental assistants, California, Florida, New York. CDA certification adds 15 percent, EFDA adds USD 5,000 to USD 8,000. State-by-state pay table, CDA vs EFDA certification, and registered dental assistant (RDA) licensure paths.
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Auto mechanic salary 2026 by state: BLS OEWS May 2025 median USD 46,970, 90th percentile USD 75,360. Top states DC USD 61,090 mean, Alaska USD 60,640, California USD 58,980, Washington USD 56,260. Highest employment Texas 61,200, California 60,500, Florida 48,650. Specialty pay for diesel, hybrid/EV, and ASE-certified master mechanics. State-by-state table, certification ROI, and dealer vs independent shop comparison.
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Welder salary 2026 by state: national median USD 53,750 (BLS OEWS May 2025), top states Hawaii USD 79,000 and Alaska USD 80,840. Highest-paying metros Fairbanks AK USD 81,440 and Urban Honolulu USD 76,590. Specialty welding (pipe 6G, aerospace TIG, nuclear ASME, underwater, pipeline) pays USD 80,000 to USD 120,000. State-by-state pay table, certification ROI, travel welding, and union vs non-union comparison.
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CDL truck driver salary 2026 by state — median $54,320, top 10% $82,000 (BLS OEWS May 2025). OTR, regional, and local haul plus owner-operator vs company-driver pay breakdown.
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Police officer salary 2026 by state — median $74,910, top 10% $116,860 (BLS OEWS May 2025). NYPD, LAPD, Chicago PD starting pay and state/local government pay tables.
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HVAC technician salary 2026 by state — median $59,000, top 10% $98,000 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Apprentice, journeyman, and HVAC engineer pay tables for the highest-paying states.
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How much do plumbers make in 2026 — national median $63,800 per year, top 10% $108,420 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Apprentice, journeyman, and master plumber pay by state and union scale.
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How much do electricians make in 2026 — national median $63,190 per year, top 10% $108,510 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Apprentice, journeyman, and master electrician pay by state.
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Physical therapist salary 2026 by state — median $102,760, top 10% $141,980 (BLS OEWS May 2025). DPT pay tables for California, Texas, New York, Florida, and travel-PT premiums.
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How much do dentists make in 2026 — national median $179,210 per year (BLS), top 10% $240,740. Hourly, specialist vs general dentistry, and state-by-state pay tables.
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How much do pharmacists make in 2026 — national median $137,480 per year, top 10% $172,040 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Hourly rate, sign-on bonuses, and state-by-state pharmacist pay tables.
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Dental hygienist salary 2026 by state, using BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus the top-paying states, hourly vs salary pay, and the certifications that push pay above $100K.
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