DOL Median (Seattle, WA)
$138,830
vs National
+6.8%
National: $130,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$121,143
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$138,830
+6.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$130,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dentists, General in Seattle, WA earns $138,830 in nominal terms, which is 6.8% above the national average of $130,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $121,143 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Seattle, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington | $167,964 | 3 |
| Washington Dental Corporation | $142,480 | 4 |
| YES WASHINGTON PLLC | $138,840 | 3 |
| YES WASHINGTON PLLC SKYWAY DENTAL | $138,819 | 1 |
| NURANI, MITCHELL, KIM, P.C. | $104,582 | 8 |
| SEATTLE INDIAN HEALTH BOARD | $103,147 | 1 |
| JAMES W CHERBERG DDS MSD PS | $92,248 | 1 |
| Jason Pehling DDS, MS, PC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Dentists, General make in Seattle, WA?
The median Dentists, General salary in Seattle, WA is $138,830 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Seattle, WA a good place to work as a Dentists, General?
A Dentists, General in Seattle, WA earns 6.8% more than the national median of $130,000, or $121,143 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.