Dentist salary in Washington
Dentists in Washington earn a median of $95.17 per hour, about $197,950 a year, 15% above the U.S. median of $83.07. The middle half earn between $71.01 and $105.62 per hour. The highest median among Washington metro areas is in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, at $100.39 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $95.17median pay per hour
- $197,950median pay per year
- 3,100dentists employed in Washington
- #9of 45 states by median pay
Dentist pay in Washington: percentiles
| Level | Washington per hour | Washington per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $59.54 | $123,840 | $40.32 |
| Lower quartile | $71.01 | $147,700 | $60.62 |
| Median | $95.17 | $197,950 | $83.07 |
| Upper quartile | $105.62 | $219,690 | $105.95 |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | $115+ |
Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum.
Dentist pay by metro area in Washington
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Washington median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100.39 | $208,810 | 1,670 | 5% above | $90.33 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $98.37 | $204,600 | 40 | 3% above | — |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $98.01 | $203,870 | 120 | 3% above | $94.54 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $94.38 | $196,310 | 40 | 1% below | — |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $93.85 | $195,210 | 120 | 1% below | $93.78 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $93.52 | $194,520 | 100 | 2% below | $88.55 |
| Yakima, WA | $86.89 | $180,720 | 90 | 9% below | $90.94 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $83.99 | $174,710 | 270 | 12% below | $83.70 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $80.97 | $168,410 | 50 | 15% below | $77.96 |
| Bellingham, WA | $78.36 | $162,990 | 80 | 18% below | $75.83 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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Common questions
How much does a dentist make in Washington?
The median is $95.17 per hour, about $197,950 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $59.54 and the top 10% earn over $115+ (BLS, May 2024).
Which Washington city pays dentists the most?
Among Washington metro areas, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median at $100.39 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Washington rank for dentist pay?
Washington ranks 9th of 45 states by median dentist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- Sonika Singla DMD PLLCBurien, WA · 4 wage offers$114.18/ hr$64–$144
- Community Health Association of SpokaneClarkston, WA · 3 wage offers$109.26/ hr$89–$116
- Igor Elperin DDS PLLCYakima, WA · 2 wage offers$93.09/ hr$75–$111
- Washington Dental Corporation PCLacey, WA · 3 wage offers$90.38/ hr$89–$110
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