How much does a dentist make in Portland?
$209,400a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $100.69 an hour or $17,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $100.69
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $140,300Median: $209,400Highest 10%: $373,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $140,300 | $67.45 | |
| 25th | $169,100 | $81.28 | |
| Median | $209,400 | $100.69 | |
| 75th | $294,700 | $141.66 | |
| 90th | $373,900 | $179.75 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dentists.
| Bend, OR | $225,000 |
| Salem, OR | $212,300 |
| Eugene, OR | $212,200 |
| Medford, OR | $206,300 |
| Albany, OR | $204,300 |
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 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $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 $100.69 ($209,400 a year).
Do dentists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $209,400 against $171,000 nationally, 23% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $211,700, so Portland pays 1% less.
Where does Portland rank for dentist pay?
31 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $140,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $373,900 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.