WA · Auburn · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Specialist jobs in Auburn, WA

1 open role with published pay is listed for Auburn and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Auburn.

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Roles in other cities of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area.

PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Pediatric Dentist

Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA

$235k–$263k/ year
  • Part time
  • Req R264804
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What your pay buys in Auburn

  • Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Dental health shortage areas in Pierce County

HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Pierce County (2 geographic, 1 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Dental Specialist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Kent, WA6 mi—136,588
Federal Way, WA6 mi—100,252

Dental Specialist jobs in Washington · Dental Specialist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Washington

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

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Other healthcare roles in Auburn

Auburn city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring dental specialists in Auburn?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Auburn.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Auburn as a dental specialist?

Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Auburn in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Pierce County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

Does Valorem Health place dental specialists in Auburn?

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Your Dental Specialist pay reportAuburn, WA · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Nurani, P.C.Lynnwood, WA · 1 wage offer$173.08/ hr$173–$173
  • William J.K. Saiget, P.C.Marysville, WA · 1 wage offer$118.75/ hr$119–$119
  • Nurani, P.C.Seattle, WA · 1 wage offer$96.15/ hr$96–$96

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$73Median$96.15High$146

5 employer-reported wage offers for Dental Specialist in federal filings in Washington, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Dental Specialist roles

  1. Pediatric DentistPermanent
    $235k–$263k/ year
    Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA · posted 10 days ago

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