PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental · Albany, OR
$215k–$230k/ year
Dentist jobs in Portland, OR
Pay for dentists in the Portland 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. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Portland.
- $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 Portland, 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 Portland 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 Portland
- 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 Multnomah County
HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Multnomah County (2 population-group, 15 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, WA | 7 mi | $88.66/hr | 198,992 |
| Beaverton, OR | 9 mi | $88.66/hr | 98,302 |
| Salem, OR | 46 mi | $95.34/hr | 180,406 |
| Albany, OR | 67 mi | $95.74/hr | 57,156 |
| Corvallis, OR | 74 mi | $95.74/hr | 61,993 |
| Springfield, OR | 104 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 Portland, 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 Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 17 active dental health shortage designations that include Multnomah 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 Portland?
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Your Dentist pay reportPortland, 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
- Associate DentistPermanent$215k–$230k/ year
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