Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Longview-Kelso
The median dentist earns $204,950 a year in the Longview-Kelso metro, with the middle half between $102,710 and $323,110.[1]
25th percentile
$102,710
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$204,950
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$323,110
Upper end of the middle half
Longview-Kelso runs about 21% higher than the Washington median and ranks 4th of 11 Washington metros. It is about 20% higher than the national median.
Longview-Kelso pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,130 | $85,240 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $102,710 | $119,250 | $125,710 |
| Median | $204,950 | $169,730 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $323,110 | $235,180 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $369,680 | $346,840 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $220,310 | $195,810 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Longview-Kelso: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Longview-Kelso?
The median dentist salary in the Longview-Kelso metro area is $204,950, with the middle half earning between $102,710 and $323,110 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $85,130 at the 10th percentile to $369,680 at the 90th.
Is Longview-Kelso higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Longview-Kelso runs about 21% higher than the Washington state median for dentists. It ranks 4th of 11 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Longview-Kelso compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Longview-Kelso is about 20% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Longview-Kelso area?
BLS estimates 40 dentists were employed in the Longview-Kelso 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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