How much does a Dentist make in Oregon?

The average Dentist salary in Oregon is around $195,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Oregon state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $128,180 annually ($10,682/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Dentist in Oregon?

On a $195,000 salary in Oregon, your take-home pay is approximately $128,180/year or $10,682/month. Federal tax: $35,534. State tax: $17,020. FICA: $0.00.

Is $195,000 a good Dentist salary?

$195,000 is a strong salary for a Dentist — above the national median. In Oregon, demand for this role is active.

How do Oregon taxes affect Dentist salaries?

Oregon levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $195,000 is $17,020. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 34.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Dentists?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: General Dentist, Orthodontist, Oral Surgeon, Periodontist, Endodontist.

How can a Dentist in Oregon reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Dentist Salary in Oregon (2026)

The average Dentist in Oregon earns around $195,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $128,180/year ($10,682/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$128,180
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$10,682
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$4,930
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$62/hr
Federal Tax	$35,534
State Tax	$17,020
FICA Taxes	$14,267
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	34.27%

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Dentist Salary Ranges in Oregon

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$145,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$195,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$275,000

/year

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Not all Dentists earn the same — not even close

Oregon's dentist market is anchored by OHSU School of Dentistry Portland (the only AVMA-accredited DDS-granting institution in OR, ~75 DDSs/yr), substantial Portland + Eugene + Bend + Medford private practice + DSO networks (Aspen Dental Northwest + Pacific Dental Services + Smile Brands regional clinics), Permanente Dental Associates (Kaiser Permanente NW integrated dental, ~30 OR clinic sites), Delta Dental of Oregon insurance, plus Pacific University College of Dental Health Sciences Hillsboro (dental hygiene + specialty).

Senior Specialist DDS (Orthodontist)

$275,000–$485,000+ TC

Orthodontic specialty practice · OR ortho · MS/Cert premium · group + solo practice

Senior Specialist DDS (Oral Surgeon)

$365,000–$685,000+ TC

Oral surgery practice · Portland + Eugene OMS · MD/DDS dual-degree premium · hospital-affiliated

Senior Specialist DDS (Endodontist)

$235,000–$385,000

Endodontic specialty practice · root canal specialty · Portland + Eugene + Bend specialty

Senior Specialist DDS (Periodontist)

$215,000–$365,000

Periodontal specialty + dental implant practice · Portland specialty group

Senior Pediatric Dentist

$200,000–$345,000

Children's Dentistry · OHSU pediatric · Randall Children's pediatric dentistry

Senior Prosthodontist

$225,000–$385,000

Prosthodontic specialty · implant restoration + full-arch specialty · Portland specialty

Senior General Dentist (Practice Owner)

$200,000–$365,000+ TC

Practice owner senior partner · Portland + Eugene + Bend · production + ownership mix

Senior General Dentist (DSO Associate)

$160,000–$235,000

Aspen Dental Northwest + Pacific Dental Services + Smile Brands associate · DSO production model

Senior General Dentist (Permanente Dental)

$165,000–$245,000

Permanente Dental Associates · Kaiser Permanente NW integrated dental · salaried plus bonus

New Grad DDS (0-2 yrs)

$112,000–$155,000

OHSU School of Dentistry new grad · UW + UCSF + Loma Linda regional pipeline

Worth knowing: Permanente Dental Associates Oregon is the country's only integrated payer-provider salaried dental model and a feature most national dentist-career surveys understate for OR. Permanente Dental Associates (the dental subsidiary of Kaiser Permanente Northwest, ~30 OR + SW WA clinic sites, ~120 dentists practicing as Permanente Dental Associates salaried employees rather than fee-for-service practice owners — among the country's only integrated dental delivery models) operates substantial OR dental practice across Kaiser Permanente member-only access supporting ~600K KP NW dental members. Senior Permanente Dental dentists clear $165-245K TC with attractive work-life balance + KP retirement benefits. OHSU School of Dentistry (founded 1898, ~75 DDSs/yr, the only AVMA-accredited DDS-granting institution in OR) operates substantial general dentistry + pediatric + orthodontic + endodontic + oral surgery + periodontal training plus AEGD + GPR + pediatric + ortho residency programs. OHSU is one of the few US universities with DDS + MD + PharmD + DNP + DPT + DPS programs all on one campus — supporting substantial interdisciplinary dental research. Aspen Dental Northwest + Pacific Dental Services + Smile Brands operate the largest OR DSO presence. OR's 9.9% top bracket catches senior specialty + practice-owner comp at $250K+ TC — Portland-metro residents face additional Multnomah PFA + Metro SHS pushing Portland-resident top to 13.9%+ at $250K+.