How much does a dentist make in Oregon?
$211,700a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Oregon. That is $101.77 an hour or $17,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $101.77
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $144,000Median: $211,700Highest 10%: $353,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $144,000 | $69.23 | |
| 25th | $169,400 | $81.46 | |
| Median | $211,700 | $101.77 | |
| 75th | $306,900 | $147.54 | |
| 90th | $353,300 | $169.86 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bend, OR | $225,000 |
| Corvallis, OR | $214,100 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $213,200 |
| Salem, OR | $212,300 |
| Eugene, OR | $212,200 |
| Portland, OR | $209,400 |
| Medford, OR | $206,300 |
| Albany, OR | $204,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 2. North Dakota | $220,700 |
| 3. Minnesota | $219,200 |
| 4. Tennessee | $215,300 |
| 5. Oregon | $211,700 |
| 6. Maine | $209,200 |
| 7. North Carolina | $207,000 |
| 8. Georgia | $206,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $101.77 ($211,700 a year).
Do dentists make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $211,700 against $171,000 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Oregon rank for dentist pay?
Oregon ranks 5 of 47 states.
Which city in Oregon pays dentists the most?
Bend, OR, with a median of $225,000 a year.
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.