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Dentist Salary in Washington (2026)
$81.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $127,276/year ($10,606/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 25th of 49 states for Dentist pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 3,240 Dentist jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $169,730 a year — though pay ranges from $85,240 for newcomers to $346,840 at the top.
Dentist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $85,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $119,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $169,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $235,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $346,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,240 Dentist jobs in Washington (occupation code 29-1021, “Dentists, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Dentist salary of $169,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $127,276 — an effective tax rate of 25.0%.
| Gross (median) | $169,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$29,469 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,984 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $127,276 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,606 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dentist make in Washington?
- The median Dentist salary in Washington is $169,730 per year ($81.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $119,250 and $235,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $169,730, a single filer in Washington takes home about $127,276 per year ($10,606 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 25.0%.
- How many Dentist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 3,240 Dentist jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.