Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Specialist Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
The median dental specialist earns $207,450 a year in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro, with the middle half between $197,970 and $212,850.[1]
25th percentile
$197,970
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$207,450
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$212,850
Upper end of the middle half
It is about 8% lower than the national median.
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria pay range vs. District of Columbia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $162,680 | $104,120 |
| 25th percentile | $197,970 | $166,130 |
| Median | $207,450 | $224,990 |
| 75th percentile | $212,850 | $280,590 |
| 90th percentile | $247,980 | $402,700 |
| Mean (average) | $202,130 | $247,930 |
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Dental Specialist salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria: FAQ
How much do dental specialists make in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria?
The median dental specialist salary in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area is $207,450, with the middle half earning between $197,970 and $212,850 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $162,680 at the 10th percentile to $247,980 at the 90th.
How does Washington-Arlington-Alexandria compare nationally?
Dental Specialist pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is about 8% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
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