Pay
The median is the middle of dentists already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | WA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $125,130 | $119,250 | $125,710 |
| Median | $203,250 | $169,730 | $170,950 |
| 75th | $318,030 | $235,180 | $224,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Tri-cities Community Health, 10 campuses
- Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, 7 campuses
- Bagley Dental, 2 campuses
- Barton Dental, 2 campuses
- Columbia Basin Health Association, 2 campuses
- Klein Dental, 2 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Every state licenses dentists through its dental board. The usual path is a DDS or DMD from an accredited school, the national board exam, and a clinical exam the state accepts. Confirm your state board's rules before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dentists
The work
The schedule is the day. You move between exams, restorations, and the patient in pain who needs a slot that morning.
Between patients you read images, review treatment plans, and sign off on hygiene exams. Owners also carry payroll, equipment, and insurance contracts.
Nearby metros
- Yakima, WA · 71 miles
- Wenatchee, WA · 101 miles
- Spokane, WA · 131 miles
- Coeur d'Alene, ID · 153 miles
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Questions
Who hires dentists in Kennewick?
Dental practices, group practices, and community health centers hire dentists in Kennewick. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Tri-cities Community Health, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Bagley Dental.
How do I get licensed as a dentist in Washington?
Start with the Washington dental board. It sets the exams it accepts and the steps for a dentist moving from another state to Kennewick.
What should a practice in Kennewick weigh when hiring a dentist?
Ask which procedures the dentist does alone and how fast they build a schedule. Kennewick has about as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is 20% over the Washington median.