Dental Assistants pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for dental assistants is $23.38 an hour ($48,620 a year). About 6,560 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,070). Maryland ranks 19th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.10 | $35,560 |
| 25% of workers | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.38 | $48,620 |
| 75% of workers | $28.28 | $58,820 |
| 90% of workers | $29.67 | $61,710 |
Dental Assistants pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $48,410 | 2,930 |
| Lexington Park | $48,030 | 170 |
| Salisbury | $46,850 | 80 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $46,690 | 260 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $46,410 |
| Dental Hygienists | $107,830 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $43,680 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,350 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,750 |
| Surgical Technologists | $68,970 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $50,070 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $34,780 |
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