Dental Assistants pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for dental assistants is $23.11 an hour ($48,070 a year). About 387,790 people work in this job there.
Pay range for dental assistants in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.85 | $37,130 |
| 25% of workers | $21.32 | $44,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.11 | $48,070 |
| 75% of workers | $27.93 | $58,090 |
| 90% of workers | $29.93 | $62,250 |
Best-paying states for dental assistants
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $65,270 | 5,980 |
| District of Columbia | $60,580 | 630 |
| Maine | $60,070 | 1,550 |
| New Hampshire | $59,530 | 1,600 |
| Oregon | $59,490 | 5,930 |
| Washington | $58,090 | 13,050 |
| Massachusetts | $57,980 | 9,680 |
| North Dakota | $57,770 | 860 |
| Alaska | $57,710 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $56,850 | 3,840 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $39,080
- Alaska · $57,710
- Arizona · $49,000
- Arkansas · $42,830
- California · $50,110
- Colorado · $48,340
- Connecticut · $56,850
- Delaware · $47,600
- District of Columbia · $60,580
- Florida · $47,620
- Georgia · $46,840
- Hawaii · $44,720
- Idaho · $45,880
- Illinois · $48,610
- Indiana · $48,670
- Iowa · $48,430
- Kentucky · $47,730
- Louisiana · $44,090
- Maine · $60,070
- Maryland · $48,620
- Massachusetts · $57,980
- Michigan · $48,820
- Minnesota · $65,270
- Mississippi · $39,160
- Missouri · $45,970
- Montana · $46,680
- Nebraska · $46,660
- Nevada · $47,110
- New Hampshire · $59,530
- New Jersey · $49,390
- New Mexico · $44,400
- New York · $48,110
- North Carolina · $50,380
- North Dakota · $57,770
- Ohio · $47,970
- Oklahoma · $45,740
- Oregon · $59,490
- Pennsylvania · $47,930
- Rhode Island · $50,150
- South Carolina · $47,320
- South Dakota · $47,900
- Tennessee · $46,720
- Texas · $45,430
- Utah · $37,760
- Vermont · $52,760
- Virginia · $46,670
- Washington · $58,090
- West Virginia · $37,960
- Wisconsin · $47,520
- Wyoming · $44,990
Education, experience and outlook for dental assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 53,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $45,690 |
| Dental Hygienists | $98,100 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $50,290 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,380 |
| Surgical Technologists | $64,650 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $48,430 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $45,570 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,240 |
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