Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater
The median dentist earns $123,460 a year in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro, with the middle half between $112,250 and $218,800.[1]
25th percentile
$112,250
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$123,460
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$218,800
Upper end of the middle half
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater runs about 27% lower than the Washington median and ranks 11th of 11 Washington metros. It is about 28% lower than the national median.
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,900 | $85,240 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $112,250 | $119,250 | $125,710 |
| Median | $123,460 | $169,730 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $218,800 | $235,180 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $346,430 | $346,840 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $179,880 | $195,810 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater?
The median dentist salary in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area is $123,460, with the middle half earning between $112,250 and $218,800 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $67,900 at the 10th percentile to $346,430 at the 90th.
Is Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater runs about 27% lower than the Washington state median for dentists. It ranks 11th of 11 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater is about 28% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater area?
BLS estimates 130 dentists were employed in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.20, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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