Dentists, General Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $203,870 +18% vs national
Median hourly $98.01
10th percentile $124,260
90th percentile —
Employed locally 120
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $124,260
    25th
    $160,410
    50th (median)
    $203,870

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 217% Median Dentists, General salary is 117% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dentists, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $318,010
    Anchorage, AK $233,910
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $233,590
    Vermont $230,990
    Alaska $230,830

    Nearby metros — Dentists, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $319,140
    Delaware $224,690
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $208,810
    Wausau, WI $208,540
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $204,600
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $202,520

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,220
    Pharmacists $150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,270
    Physical Therapists $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dentists, General make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Olympia, WA is $98.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $166.56 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Dentists, General salaries?

    The median Dentists, General salary in Olympia, WA is 18% above the national median of $172,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dentists, General in Olympia?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $124,260 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $160,410.