How much does a dentist make in Washington?
$184,500a year
Median yearly pay for dentists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $88.72 an hour or $15,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $88.72
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 316
- Jobs in the area
- 3,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,600Median: $184,500Highest 10%: $324,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,600 | $50.77 | |
| 25th | $156,500 | $75.22 | |
| Median | $184,500 | $88.72 | |
| 75th | $229,100 | $110.16 | |
| 90th | $324,400 | $155.95 |
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 $88.72 ($184,500 a year).
Do dentists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $184,500 against $171,000 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Washington rank for dentist pay?
107 of 316 metro areas with data.
How much does a dentist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $324,400 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.