Dental Implant Cost by State 2026: Full Price Table
| Dr.Mike, BDS, MDS – Dentist & Oral Health Specialist |
Would moving two states over really change what you pay for a dental implant? For a lot of patients, yes, sometimes by more than a thousand dollars for the exact same procedure. Dental pricing isn’t set nationally. It follows local rent, local wages and local competition the same way restaurant prices or haircuts do, which is why a patient in Hawaii and a patient in Alabama can walk away from an identical implant placement with very different bills.
This guide lays out the average implant cost in every U.S. state, using a single consistent, named data source, so you can see where your own state sits before you ever call a clinic.
Quick Answer
The national average cost of a single-tooth implant placement is $2,143, with a typical range of $1,646 to $4,157. Alabama, Oklahoma and Arkansas sit at the lower end of that range, while Hawaii, California and Massachusetts sit at the higher end. This figure covers the implant post and its surgical placement only. The crown, any extraction and office fees are priced separately.
At a Glance: Highest and Lowest Average States
| Lowest average cost | Highest average cost |
| Alabama: $1,790 | Hawaii: $3,565 |
| Oklahoma: $1,806 | California: $2,730 |
| Arkansas: $1,825 | Massachusetts: $2,781 |
| Mississippi: $1,848 | Alaska: $2,595 |
| Iowa: $1,861 | District of Columbia: $2,518 |
An Important Clarification Before You Read the Table
The figures below cover the surgical placement of the implant post itself: the titanium root and the procedure to place it. They do not include the crown, which typically adds $488 to $3,254 depending on the material, nor do they include extraction or general office fees if those apply to your case. If you want the fuller picture of what an implant tooth costs from start to finish, including the crown and common add-ons, see our main dental implants cost guide. Think of the table below as the first, most location-sensitive piece of a larger bill, not the whole bill itself.
Average Dental Implant Cost by State
| State | Average cost | State | Average cost |
| Alabama | $1,790 | Montana | $2,092 |
| Alaska | $2,595 | Nebraska | $1,909 |
| Arizona | $2,138 | Nevada | $2,120 |
| Arkansas | $1,825 | New Hampshire | $2,232 |
| California | $2,730 | New Jersey | $2,255 |
| Colorado | $2,161 | New Mexico | $1,939 |
| Connecticut | $2,230 | New York | $2,223 |
| Delaware | $2,129 | North Carolina | $1,964 |
| District of Columbia | $2,518 | North Dakota | $1,955 |
| Florida | $2,130 | Ohio | $1,989 |
| Georgia | $1,962 | Oklahoma | $1,806 |
| Hawaii | $3,565 | Oregon | $2,294 |
| Idaho | $2,165 | Pennsylvania | $2,067 |
| Illinois | $2,207 | Rhode Island | $2,342 |
| Indiana | $1,903 | South Carolina | $1,953 |
| Iowa | $1,861 | South Dakota | $1,900 |
| Kansas | $1,891 | Tennessee | $1,935 |
| Kentucky | $1,930 | Texas | $1,972 |
| Louisiana | $1,932 | Utah | $2,129 |
| Maine | $2,191 | Vermont | $2,241 |
| Maryland | $2,454 | Virginia | $2,095 |
| Massachusetts | $2,781 | Washington | $2,428 |
| Michigan | $1,951 | West Virginia | $1,893 |
| Minnesota | $2,012 | Wisconsin | $2,001 |
| Mississippi | $1,848 | Wyoming | $1,980 |
| Missouri | $1,866 |
Source: CareCredit, Dental Implants Cost and Procedure Guide, based on the 2024 Synchrony Average Procedural Cost Study conducted by ASQ360° Market Research across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Why the Same Procedure Costs Different Amounts in Different States
- Cost of living and overhead. Rent, staff wages and utility costs for a dental practice track the local economy. A clinic in Boston or San Francisco carries overhead a clinic in rural Iowa simply doesn’t.
- Supply of specialists. States with more oral surgeons and periodontists per capita tend to see more price competition. Fewer specialists in a region can mean less downward pressure on fees.
- Urban versus rural pricing within the same state. A state average blends high-cost metro areas with lower-cost towns. Your city or county can sit well above or below your state’s own number.
- Malpractice insurance and licensing costs. These vary by state and factor into what a practice needs to charge to stay profitable.
- Local demand. Areas with an older population or a higher rate of tooth loss sometimes see more implant demand, which can support higher average pricing.
Turning a State Average Into a Full Estimate
To go from the implant-post figure in this table to a realistic total for a complete tooth, add:
- The crown: $488 to $3,254, depending on whether you choose zirconia, porcelain fused to metal or another material
- A bone graft, if needed: commonly $549 to $5,148 depending on the material and procedure, covered in detail in our bone graft cost by graft type guide
- Extraction, if a damaged tooth needs to come out first
- Sedation, if you choose anything beyond local anesthesia
For a full-arch treatment plan, state variance is even more pronounced. CareCredit’s state data for All-on-4 shows Alabama averaging $13,014 against Hawaii at $22,989, a gap of nearly $10,000 on the same procedure.
How to Actually Use This Table
Use your state’s number as a starting point for research, not a price to expect at checkout. Call two or three practices in your own city, since your metro area can sit noticeably above or below the state average. If you live near a state line, it’s worth checking whether a short drive changes the picture meaningfully, though travel and follow-up visits should factor into that decision too. And if your state sits on the higher end of this table, a dental school clinic or a planned trip to a lower-cost region are both worth weighing against the convenience of staying local.
See Your Own Numbers
Plug your state and treatment type into our dental implants cost calculator to build a fuller estimate than the state average alone can give you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my state’s number different from what my dentist quoted me?
This table reflects a state average for the implant post alone, from a single national data source. Your dentist’s quote reflects their specific practice, your case, and likely includes the crown and other steps this table doesn’t cover.
Which states have the cheapest dental implants?
Based on this data, Alabama, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi and Iowa have the lowest average implant-post costs in the country.
Which states have the most expensive dental implants?
Hawaii is the clear outlier at the top, followed by California, Massachusetts and Alaska.
Does a lower state average mean lower quality care?
Not necessarily. Pricing differences mostly reflect overhead, cost of living and local competition rather than the skill of the provider. Always evaluate a specific dentist’s training and experience on their own merits.
Is it worth traveling to a cheaper state for an implant?
It can be, but travel costs, follow-up visits and the difficulty of in-person troubleshooting if something goes wrong should all factor into that decision, not just the sticker price.
How often does this kind of state pricing data get updated?
The data here comes from a cost study conducted in 2023 to 2024. Dental pricing shifts gradually, so treat it as a reliable directional guide rather than a number that updates monthly.
The Bottom Line
Where you live is one of the biggest single factors in what a dental implant costs, sometimes outweighing the choice of material or provider entirely. Use your state’s average as a starting point, add the crown and any add-on procedures your case needs, and compare that fuller estimate against real, written quotes from local providers. Our dental implants cost calculator can help you build that complete picture.
Source
CareCredit, Dental Implants Cost and Procedure Guide, 2024 Synchrony Average Procedural Cost Study, ASQ360° Market Research.