Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Specialist Salary in District of Columbia
The median dental specialist earns $224,990 a year in the U.S. ($108.17 an hour), with the middle half earning between $166,130 and $280,590.[1]
25th percentile
$166,130
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$224,990
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$280,590
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $224,990 per year or $108.17/hr at the median.
What drives dental specialist pay in District of Columbia
Pay for a dental specialist depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Specialist salary in District of Columbia: FAQ
What is the average dental specialist salary in District of Columbia?
BLS does not publish a District of Columbia estimate for this role, so this page shows the national median: about $224,990, with most earning between $166,130 and $280,590 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
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