Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Kennewick-Richland
The median dentist earns $203,250 a year in the Kennewick-Richland metro, with the middle half between $125,130 and $318,030.[1]
25th percentile
$125,130
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$203,250
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$318,030
Upper end of the middle half
Kennewick-Richland runs about 20% higher than the Washington median and ranks 5th of 11 Washington metros. It is about 19% higher than the national median.
Kennewick-Richland pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $86,400 | $85,240 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $125,130 | $119,250 | $125,710 |
| Median | $203,250 | $169,730 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $318,030 | $235,180 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $391,450 | $346,840 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $212,290 | $195,810 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Kennewick-Richland: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Kennewick-Richland?
The median dentist salary in the Kennewick-Richland metro area is $203,250, with the middle half earning between $125,130 and $318,030 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $86,400 at the 10th percentile to $391,450 at the 90th.
Is Kennewick-Richland higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Kennewick-Richland runs about 20% higher than the Washington state median for dentists. It ranks 5th of 11 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Kennewick-Richland compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Kennewick-Richland is about 19% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Kennewick-Richland area?
BLS estimates 100 dentists were employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.01, so the role is close to the national average.
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