Pays $96-$98/hr — Dentist market median is ~$213k (65 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time dentist role with tribal health clinic. Port Angeles, WA. $96 - $98/hour. On-call rotation.
Join Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe as a Dentist – Port Angeles, WA in Port Angeles, Washington, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $96-$98/hr.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe as a Dentist – Port Angeles, WA.
Key Responsibilities
The Staff Dentist will provide comprehensive general dentistry services, including examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning in a patient-centered environment. They will also collaborate with the dental team to ensure accurate EHR documentation, maintain safety standards, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Washington State dental license. Additionally, applicants are required to have current DEA registration and BLS/CPR certification, with a commitment to maintaining clinical standards and patient confidentiality.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$202k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $189k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$202k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$14k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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