verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dentist Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$169,730/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$81.60/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
3,240
public U.S. Median
$170,950
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$158,607 #37 of 47

Dentist pay in Washington, explained

Dentists in Washington earn a median of $169,730 per year ($81.60 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $170,950. Entry-level workers earn around $85,240, while the most experienced dentists reach about $346,840. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $169,730 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $169,730 is worth about $158,607 in national buying power — ranking Washington #37 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Dentist pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$85,240
$40.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$169,730
$81.60/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$346,840
$166.75/hr

Dentist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $169,730 $158,607
Oregon $211,690 $204,806 −$41,960
Idaho $124,190 $130,050 +$45,540

Dentist in Washington: FAQ

How much do dentists make in Washington?

Dentists in Washington earn a median of $169,730 per year ($81.60 per hour), compared with $170,950 nationally.

Does Washington pay dentists well?

At $169,730, Washington pays 1% below the national median for dentists. An estimated 3,240 work in the state.

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