How much does a dentist make in Washington?
$169,700a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in Washington. That is $81.60 an hour or $14,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.60
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,240Median: $169,700Highest 10%: $346,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,240 | $40.98 | |
| 25th | $119,300 | $57.33 | |
| Median | $169,700 | $81.60 | |
| 75th | $235,200 | $113.07 | |
| 90th | $346,800 | $166.75 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mount Vernon, WA | $212,000 |
| Portland, OR | $209,400 |
| Spokane, WA | $205,800 |
| Longview, WA | $205,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $203,300 |
| Yakima, WA | $200,100 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $172,000 |
| Bremerton, WA | $171,300 |
| Bellingham, WA | $168,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $161,300 |
| Olympia, WA | $123,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dentists.
| 22. Louisiana | $170,800 |
| 23. West Virginia | $170,400 |
| 24. Michigan | $169,900 |
| 25. Washington | $169,700 |
| 26. Maryland | $168,500 |
| 27. Hawaii | $167,800 |
| 28. Ohio | $167,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $81.60 ($169,700 a year).
Do dentists make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $169,700 against $171,000 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for dentist pay?
Washington ranks 25 of 47 states.
Which city in Washington pays dentists the most?
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, with a median of $212,000 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.