OR · Corvallis · Updated October 15, 2026

Dentist jobs in Corvallis, OR

The median dentist pay in the Corvallis area is $95.74 per hour ($199,140 a year), with the typical range running from $70.54 to $115+. That ranks 55th of 302 U.S. metro areas for dentist pay, and 102nd of 279 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Corvallis and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Corvallis.

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Associate Dentist

Aspen Dental · Albany, OR

$215k–$230k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R2025-014794
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Dentist pay in Corvallis, OR

The metro median is 7% above the Oregon statewide median of $89.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $83.07 per hour. BLS counts about 30 dentists, general employed in the Corvallis metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$60.92$126,71027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$70.54$146,72015% below U.S. median
Median$95.74$199,14015% 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 Corvallis ranks

  • 55th of 302 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 102nd of 279 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Corvallis

  • Overall prices in Corvallis run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $95.74 median hour buys what $92.04 buys at the national price level, 11% 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.

Estimate your Corvallis paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,447
  • Per year: $172,332
  • Per month: $14,361

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Corvallis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Benton County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Benton County (1 population-group, 1 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.

Dentist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Albany, OR10 mi$95.74/hr57,156
Salem, OR27 mi$95.34/hr180,406
Eugene, OR36 mi$110.92/hr178,786
Springfield, OR39 mi$110.92/hr61,182
Tigard, OR64 mi$88.66/hr57,301
Beaverton, OR67 mi$88.66/hr98,302

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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.

Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do dentists make in Corvallis, OR?

Dentists in the Corvallis metro area have a median pay of $95.74 per hour, about $199,140 a year. The middle half earn between $70.54 and $115+ per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Corvallis a good place for dentists once cost of living is counted?

Corvallis ranks 102nd of 279 metro areas for dentist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 55th of 302 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dentists in Corvallis?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Corvallis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Corvallis.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Corvallis 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 Corvallis in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Benton 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 Corvallis?

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Your Dentist pay reportCorvallis, OR · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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
  • Northwest Dental Associates, P.C.Beaverton, OR · 1 wage offer$64.77/ hr$65–$65
  • 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

  1. Associate DentistPermanent
    $215k–$230k/ year
    Aspen Dental · Albany, OR · posted 30+ days ago

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