Dental Assistants pay in Providence-Warwick
In Providence-Warwick (RI), the median pay for dental assistants is $23.78 an hour ($49,460 a year). About 1,650 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($48,070). It is about the same as the Rhode Island median ($50,150).
Pay range for dental assistants in Providence-Warwick (RI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.49 | $44,700 |
| 25% of workers | $23.00 | $47,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.78 | $49,460 |
| 75% of workers | $28.12 | $58,480 |
| 90% of workers | $29.09 | $60,510 |
Dental Assistants pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick (this page) | $49,460 | 1,650 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Providence-Warwick (RI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $47,020 |
| Dental Hygienists | $89,310 |
| Phlebotomists | $46,430 |
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