Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
The median dentist earns $184,540 a year in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro, with the middle half between $156,460 and $229,130.[1]
25th percentile
$156,460
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$184,540
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$229,130
Upper end of the middle half
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria runs about 10% higher than the Maryland median and ranks 1st of 6 Maryland metros. It is about 8% higher than the national median.
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria pay range vs. Maryland and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Maryland annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,610 | $107,880 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $156,460 | $134,850 | $125,710 |
| Median | $184,540 | $168,500 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $229,130 | $215,960 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $324,370 | $254,820 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $215,610 | $185,740 | $191,350 |
3,040
0.97
1.21
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Dentist salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria?
The median dentist salary in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area is $184,540, with the middle half earning between $156,460 and $229,130 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $105,610 at the 10th percentile to $324,370 at the 90th.
Is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria higher or lower than the rest of Maryland?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria runs about 10% higher than the Maryland state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 6 Maryland metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Washington-Arlington-Alexandria compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is about 8% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area?
BLS estimates 3,040 dentists were employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.21, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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