Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Salem
The median dentist earns $212,310 a year in the Salem metro, with the middle half between $186,720 and $311,460.[1]
25th percentile
$186,720
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$212,310
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$311,460
Upper end of the middle half
Salem runs about the same as the Oregon median and ranks 4th of 8 Oregon metros. It is about 24% higher than the national median.
Salem pay range vs. Oregon and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Oregon annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $151,040 | $143,990 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $186,720 | $169,430 | $125,710 |
| Median | $212,310 | $211,690 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $311,460 | $306,890 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $349,290 | $353,310 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $241,180 | $240,170 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Salem: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Salem?
The median dentist salary in the Salem metro area is $212,310, with the middle half earning between $186,720 and $311,460 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $151,040 at the 10th percentile to $349,290 at the 90th.
Is Salem higher or lower than the rest of Oregon?
Salem runs about the same as the Oregon state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 8 Oregon metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Salem compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Salem is about 24% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Salem area?
BLS estimates 140 dentists were employed in the Salem metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.90, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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