Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
The median dentist earns $209,440 a year in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro, with the middle half between $169,070 and $294,650.[1]
25th percentile
$169,070
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$209,440
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$294,650
Upper end of the middle half
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro runs about 23% higher than the Washington median and ranks 2nd of 11 Washington metros. It is about 23% higher than the national median.
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $140,300 | $85,240 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $169,070 | $119,250 | $125,710 |
| Median | $209,440 | $169,730 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $294,650 | $235,180 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $373,870 | $346,840 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $239,230 | $195,810 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro?
The median dentist salary in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area is $209,440, with the middle half earning between $169,070 and $294,650 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $140,300 at the 10th percentile to $373,870 at the 90th.
Is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro runs about 23% higher than the Washington state median for dentists. It ranks 2nd of 11 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro is about 23% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area?
BLS estimates 990 dentists were employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.02, so the role is close to the national average.
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