Dental Assistants pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for dental assistants is $27.93 an hour ($58,090 a year). About 13,050 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($48,070). Washington ranks 6th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.25 | $46,280 |
| 25% of workers | $23.45 | $48,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.93 | $58,090 |
| 75% of workers | $29.97 | $62,340 |
| 90% of workers | $32.80 | $68,230 |
Dental Assistants pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $62,040 | 7,100 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $50,980 | 1,000 |
| Bellingham | $49,830 | 410 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $49,800 | 470 |
| Walla Walla | $49,790 | 110 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $49,540 | 520 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $49,530 | 230 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $48,890 | 480 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $48,300 | 210 |
| Longview-Kelso | $47,500 | 190 |
| Yakima | $46,670 | 480 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $59,290 |
| Dental Hygienists | $131,160 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $62,090 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $62,040 |
| Surgical Technologists | $77,270 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $59,740 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $48,840 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $39,500 |
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