Dentists, General Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $180,720 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $86.89
10th percentile $112,850
90th percentile —
Employed locally 90
National median $172,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $112,850
    25th
    $137,300
    50th (median)
    $180,720
    75th
    $215,530

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Dentists, General salary vs area income 266% Median Dentists, General salary is 166% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $203,870

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,240
    Physicians, All Other $293,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,250
    Pharmacists $141,620
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,370
    Dental Hygienists $107,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dentists, General in Yakima, WA is $86.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $174.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dentists, General salary in Yakima, WA is 4.6% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Dentists, General (10th percentile) earn around $112,850 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $137,300.