Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Oregon
The median dentist earns $211,690 a year in Oregon ($101.77 an hour), with the middle half earning between $169,430 and $306,890.[1]
25th percentile
$169,430
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$211,690
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$306,890
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $211,690 per year or $101.77/hr at the median. Oregon runs about 24% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Oregon
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dentists in Oregon earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Oregon hourly | Oregon annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69.23 | $143,990 | $41.47 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $81.46 | $169,430 | $60.44 | $125,710 |
| Median | $101.77 | $211,690 | $82.19 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $147.54 | $306,890 | $107.71 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $169.86 | $353,310 | $153.67 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $115.47 | $240,170 | $91.99 | $191,350 |
How many dentists work in Oregon
1,660
0.84
1.05
How Oregon compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $211,690 in Oregon vs. $170,950 nationally, $40,740 (24%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $143,990 vs. $86,250, 67% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $353,310 vs. $319,630, 11% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 8.6% in Oregon vs. 4.2% nationally.
Dentist pay by metro area in Oregon
All 8 Oregon metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | $224,990 | $163,430–$272,280 | 120 |
| Corvallis | $214,060 | $169,230–$300,290 | 40 |
| Grants Pass | $213,240 | $175,560–$319,230 | 30 |
| Salem | $212,310 | $186,720–$311,460 | 140 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $212,240 | $171,620–$302,370 | 140 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $209,440 | $169,070–$294,650 | 990 |
| Medford | $206,260 | $153,120–$306,890 | 80 |
| Albany | $204,310 | $155,100–$294,530 | 50 |
Job outlook for dentists in Oregon
Oregon's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 8.6% over 2024–2034, from 1,340 to 1,450 jobs, with about 50 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dentist (all dentists, including specialists) employment to grow 6% over 2025–35, faster than the average for all occupations, with about 4,800 openings a year.[4]
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dentist pay in Oregon
Pay for a dentist depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dentist salary in Oregon: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Oregon?
The median annual wage for dentists in Oregon was $211,690 ($101.77 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $169,430 and $306,890. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $143,990 and the top 10% earned over $353,310. These figures cover employed workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category and exclude practice owners.
Do dentists in Oregon earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Oregon median of $211,690 is higher than the U.S. median of $170,950. That is $40,740 (24%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Oregon metro area pays dentists the most?
Among the 8 Oregon metro areas with published BLS data, Bend has the highest median at $224,990 a year. Albany has the lowest, at $204,310.
How many dentists work in Oregon?
BLS estimates 1,660 workers in the BLS "Dentists, General" category were employed in Oregon in May 2025. That is 0.84 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.05, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dentists growing in Oregon?
Oregon's official long-term projections expect employment of dentists to grow 8.6% over 2024–2034, from 1,340 to 1,450 jobs. That works out to about 50 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 4.2%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dentists, General (29-1021), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Oregon long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dentists, General
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dentists (all dentists, including specialists)