Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Yakima
The median dentist earns $200,130 a year in the Yakima metro, with the middle half between $119,950 and $310,480.[1]
25th percentile
$119,950
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$200,130
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$310,480
Upper end of the middle half
Yakima runs about 18% higher than the Washington median and ranks 6th of 11 Washington metros. It is about 17% higher than the national median.
Yakima pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,130 | $85,240 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $119,950 | $119,250 | $125,710 |
| Median | $200,130 | $169,730 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $310,480 | $235,180 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $362,440 | $346,840 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $212,230 | $195,810 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Yakima: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Yakima?
The median dentist salary in the Yakima metro area is $200,130, with the middle half earning between $119,950 and $310,480 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $83,130 at the 10th percentile to $362,440 at the 90th.
Is Yakima higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Yakima runs about 18% higher than the Washington state median for dentists. It ranks 6th of 11 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Yakima compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Yakima is about 17% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Yakima area?
BLS estimates 90 dentists were employed in the Yakima metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.10, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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