How much does a dentist make in Portland?
$249,600a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $120.00 an hour or $20,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $120.00
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 23
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $212,500Median: $249,600Highest 10%: $386,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $212,500 | $102.18 | |
| 25th | $212,500 | $102.18 | |
| Median | $249,600 | $120.00 | |
| 75th | $384,300 | $184.74 | |
| 90th | $386,400 | $185.75 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $120.00 ($249,600 a year).
Do dentists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $249,600 against $225,000 nationally, 11% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $256,500, so Portland pays 3% less.
Where does Portland rank for dentist pay?
8 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $212,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $386,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.