Dental salaries in District of Columbia
The modeled median general dentist in District of Columbia earns about $198,300; dental hygienists earn about $137,220 ($65.97/hr).
Pay for the core dental roles in District of Columbia. Where a role shows “Verified · BLS” the figure is the official OEWS May 2025 state survey value; roles labeled “Modeled estimate” are scaled from verified national medians.
District of Columbia pays roughly 16% above the national median of $170,950.
District of Columbia pays roughly 40% above the national median of $98,100.
District of Columbia pays roughly 26% above the national median of $48,070.
Dentist pay distribution — District of Columbia (modeled)
Modeled percentiles for general dentists. Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated.
| Percentile | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $100,050 |
| 25th percentilei | $136,894est. |
| Median (50th)i | $198,300 |
| 75th percentilei | $306,094est. |
| 90th percentilei | $370,770 |
| Mean (average)i | $221,970 |
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Specialists, practice operations, and support roles — modeled local estimates with a 2025 figure and a 2026 projection, so District of Columbia reads as a full salary market.
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Practice operations
Lab & support
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make in District of Columbia?
The modeled median general dentist in District of Columbia earns about $198,300, derived from verified national BLS data and District of Columbia's labor-cost index.
How much do dental hygienists make in District of Columbia?
The verified BLS OEWS median dental hygienist in District of Columbia earns about $137,220 ($65.97/hr).
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