Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Specialist Salary in Oregon
The median dental specialist earns $256,510 a year in Oregon ($123.32 an hour), with the middle half earning between $212,540 and $384,250.[1]
25th percentile
$212,540
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$256,510
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$384,250
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $256,510 per year or $123.32/hr at the median. Oregon runs about 14% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Oregon
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental specialists in Oregon earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Oregon hourly | Oregon annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $98.26 | $204,380 | $50.06 | $104,120 |
| 25th percentile | $102.18 | $212,540 | $79.87 | $166,130 |
| Median | $123.32 | $256,510 | $108.17 | $224,990 |
| 75th percentile | $184.74 | $384,250 | $134.90 | $280,590 |
| 90th percentile | $200.73 | $417,510 | $193.61 | $402,700 |
| Mean (average) | $137.45 | $285,900 | $119.20 | $247,930 |
How Oregon compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $256,510 in Oregon vs. $224,990 nationally, $31,520 (14%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $204,380 vs. $104,120, 96% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $417,510 vs. $402,700, 4% higher.
Dental Specialist pay by metro area in Oregon
BLS publishes one Oregon metro area for this role.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $249,600 | $212,540–$384,250 | Not published |
What drives dental specialist pay in Oregon
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 Oregon: FAQ
How much do dental specialists make in Oregon?
The median annual wage for dental specialists in Oregon was $256,510 ($123.32 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $212,540 and $384,250. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $204,380 and the top 10% earned over $417,510. These figures cover employed workers in the BLS "Dentists, All Other Specialists" category and exclude practice owners.
Do dental specialists in Oregon earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Oregon median of $256,510 is higher than the U.S. median of $224,990. That is $31,520 (14%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
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