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 | OR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $169,070 | $169,430 | $125,710 |
| Median | $209,440 | $211,690 | $170,950 |
| 75th | $294,650 | $306,890 | $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
- Multnomah County, 28 campuses
- Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, 21 campuses
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest, 17 campuses
- Central City Concern, 15 campuses
- Lee Dental, 15 campuses
- Sea Mar Community Health Centers, 13 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
- Longview, WA · 45 miles
- Salem, OR · 46 miles
- Albany, OR · 67 miles
- Corvallis, OR · 74 miles
Related roles
- Cardiovascular Technologist jobs in Portland
- CNA jobs in Portland
- Community Health Worker jobs in Portland
- Nurse Anesthetist jobs in Portland
- Dietitian jobs in Portland
- Health Education Specialist jobs in Portland
- Health Information Technologist jobs in Portland
- General Internist jobs in Portland
- Medical Assistant jobs in Portland
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist jobs in Portland
- Orderly jobs in Portland
- Paramedic
- Pharmacy Technician jobs in Portland
- Phlebotomist jobs in Portland
- Registered Nurse jobs in Portland
- Respiratory Therapist jobs in Portland
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Portland
- Sterile Processing Technician jobs in Portland
- Surgical Technologist jobs in Portland
One manager hiring: Hire a Dentist in Portland.
Dentists, General hiring pages
Upload your resume, see your match score, and let local employers find you
Questions
Who hires dentists in Portland?
Dental practices, group practices, and community health centers hire dentists in Portland. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Multnomah County, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest.
How do I get licensed as a dentist in Oregon?
Start with the Oregon dental board. It sets the exams it accepts and the steps for a dentist moving from another state to Portland.
What should a practice in Portland weigh when hiring a dentist?
Ask which procedures the dentist does alone and how fast they build a schedule. Portland has about as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Oregon median.