General Dentist salary in Washington, D.C.
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
The verified BLS median general dentist in the Washington, D.C. metro earns $184,540 ($88.72/hr). Washington, D.C. pays roughly 8% above the national median of $170,950.
General Dentist pay distribution — Washington, D.C. (verified)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between published anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $105,610 |
| 25th percentilei | $156,460 |
| Median (50th)i | $184,540 |
| 75th percentilei | $229,130 |
| 90th percentilei | $324,370 |
| Mean (average)i | $215,610 |
District of Columbia context
District of Columbia modeled median: $198,300.
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How much does a general dentist make in Washington, D.C.?
The verified BLS OEWS median general dentist in the Washington, D.C. metro earns about $184,540 ($88.72/hr), from the official May 2025 metropolitan wage survey.
How does Washington, D.C. general dentist pay compare to District of Columbia overall?
The verified BLS OEWS Washington, D.C. metro median is about $184,540, versus the modeled District of Columbia statewide median of about $198,300.
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