PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Albany, OR
$215k–$230k/ year
Dentist jobs in Beaverton, OR
Pay for dentists in the Beaverton area centers on $88.66 per hour, or about $184,420 a year. The lower quarter earns under $67.30 and the upper quarter over $115+. That ranks 89th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 168th of 279 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Beaverton and what they pay.
- $88.66median pay per hour, Portland
- $67–$115+typical range per hour
- 760dentists employed in the metro area
- 105cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dentist pay in Beaverton, OR
The metro median is 1% below the Oregon statewide median of $89.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 760 dentists, general employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.76 | $103,500 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $67.30 | $139,980 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $88.66 | $184,420 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 38% above U.S. median |
How Beaverton ranks
- 89th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 168th of 279 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 6 Oregon metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Beaverton
- Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $88.66 median hour buys what $84.10 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.
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.
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Estimated weekly gross$3,192
- Per year: $159,588
- Per month: $13,299
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental health shortage areas in Washington County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Washington County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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.
Dentist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigard, OR | 4 mi | $88.66/hr | 57,301 |
| Hillsboro, OR | 7 mi | $88.66/hr | 110,337 |
| Salem, OR | 40 mi | $95.34/hr | 180,406 |
| Albany, OR | 60 mi | $95.74/hr | 57,156 |
| Corvallis, OR | 67 mi | $95.74/hr | 61,993 |
| Springfield, OR | 99 mi | $110.92/hr | 61,182 |
License and tax basics in Oregon
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dentists make in Beaverton, OR?
Dentists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $88.66 per hour, about $184,420 a year. The middle half earn between $67.30 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Beaverton a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 168th of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 89th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Oregon license to work in Beaverton as a dentist?
Active dental license in the state of the job. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Beaverton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Washington County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dentists in Beaverton?
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Your Dentist pay reportBeaverton, OR · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Northwest Dental Associates, P.C.Beaverton, OR · 1 wage offer$64.77/ hr$65–$65
- Advantage Dental Group, P.C.Eugene, OR · 1 wage offer$100.96/ hr$101–$101
- Umpqua Community Health Center, Inc.Roseburg, OR · 1 wage offer$84.13/ hr$84–$84
- John J Lee LtdSalem, OR · 1 wage offer$53.75/ hr$54–$54
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$57Median$74.45High$97
4 employer-reported wage offers for Dentist in federal filings in Oregon, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 Dentist roles
- Associate DentistPermanent$215k–$230k/ year
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