Dentist, General salary in Washington
What dentists, general earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$169,730$81.60 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $170,950
Middle half earn$119,250 – $235,180Top 10%: $346,840+
Jobs3,2401.14× the U.S. concentration
Dentist, General pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $161,270 | $77.54 | 1,920 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $209,440 | $100.69 | 990 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $205,790 | $98.94 | 280 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $123,460 | $59.35 | 130 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $171,320 | $82.37 | 110 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $211,050 | $101.47 | 110 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $203,250 | $97.71 | 100 |
| Bellingham, WA | $168,030 | $80.78 | 90 |
| Yakima, WA | $200,130 | $96.22 | 90 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $209,770 | $100.85 | 70 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $212,000 | $101.92 | 50 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $171,990 | $82.69 | 50 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $204,950 | $98.54 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Dentist, General pay in similar states
New Jersey · $171,330 Louisiana · $170,750 West Virginia · $170,370 Michigan · $169,930 Maryland · $168,500 Hawaii · $167,820
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does a dentist, general make in Washington?
Dentists, General in Washington earned a median of $169,730 a year ($81.60 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $170,950. The middle half earned $119,250 to $235,180.
Where in Washington do dentists, general earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA at $212,000.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.