How much does a dentist make in Washington?
$207,500a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $99.74 an hour or $17,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $99.74
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 23
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $162,700Median: $207,500Highest 10%: $248,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $162,700 | $78.21 | |
| 25th | $198,000 | $95.18 | |
| Median | $207,500 | $99.74 | |
| 75th | $212,900 | $102.33 | |
| 90th | $248,000 | $119.22 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $99.74 ($207,500 a year).
Do dentists make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $207,500 against $225,000 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Washington rank for dentist pay?
19 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $162,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $248,000 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.