Dental Assistants pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for dental assistants is $29.13 an hour ($60,580 a year). About 630 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($48,070). District of Columbia ranks 2nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.85 | $47,530 |
| 25% of workers | $28.17 | $58,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.13 | $60,580 |
| 75% of workers | $35.68 | $74,220 |
| 90% of workers | $36.04 | $74,960 |
Dental Assistants pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $47,540 | 8,440 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $51,050 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $55,920 |
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