Dentist Salary in Oregon (2026)
$101.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $138,624/year ($11,552/month) for a single filer
Oregon is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Dentists (5th of 49), with a median about 21% above the national average. Of the 1,660 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $211,690 a year — though pay ranges from $143,990 for newcomers to $353,310 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $143,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $169,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $211,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $306,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $353,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,660 Dentist jobs in Oregon (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Dentist salary of $211,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $138,624 — an effective tax rate of 34.5%.
| Gross (median) | $211,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$39,540 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,614 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$18,913 |
| Take-home (annual) | $138,624 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $11,552 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Oregon?
- The median Dentist salary in Oregon is $211,690 per year ($101.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $169,430 and $306,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $211,690, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $138,624 per year ($11,552 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 34.5%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,660 Dentist jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.