Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Bend
The median dentist earns $224,990 a year in the Bend metro, with the middle half between $163,430 and $272,280.[1]
25th percentile
$163,430
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$224,990
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$272,280
Upper end of the middle half
Bend runs about 6% higher than the Oregon median and ranks 1st of 8 Oregon metros. It is about 32% higher than the national median.
Bend pay range vs. Oregon and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Oregon annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $142,600 | $143,990 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $163,430 | $169,430 | $125,710 |
| Median | $224,990 | $211,690 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $272,280 | $306,890 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $340,430 | $353,310 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $221,170 | $240,170 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Bend: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Bend?
The median dentist salary in the Bend metro area is $224,990, with the middle half earning between $163,430 and $272,280 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $142,600 at the 10th percentile to $340,430 at the 90th.
Is Bend higher or lower than the rest of Oregon?
Bend runs about 6% higher than the Oregon state median for dentists. It ranks 1st of 8 Oregon metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bend compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Bend is about 32% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Bend area?
BLS estimates 120 dentists were employed in the Bend metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.39, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Oregon metros