Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Bellingham
The median dentist earns $168,030 a year in the Bellingham metro, with the middle half between $86,390 and $219,710.[1]
25th percentile
$86,390
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$168,030
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$219,710
Upper end of the middle half
Bellingham runs about 1% lower than the Washington median and ranks 9th of 11 Washington metros. It is about 2% lower than the national median.
Bellingham pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,390 | $85,240 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $86,390 | $119,250 | $125,710 |
| Median | $168,030 | $169,730 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $219,710 | $235,180 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $335,930 | $346,840 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $177,520 | $195,810 | $191,350 |
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1.21
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Dentist salary in Bellingham: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Bellingham?
The median dentist salary in the Bellingham metro area is $168,030, with the middle half earning between $86,390 and $219,710 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $86,390 at the 10th percentile to $335,930 at the 90th.
Is Bellingham higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Bellingham runs about 1% lower than the Washington state median for dentists. It ranks 9th of 11 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bellingham compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Bellingham is about 2% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Bellingham area?
BLS estimates 90 dentists were employed in the Bellingham 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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