Wage data
Dental Assistants Salary in the United States
The median Dental Assistants salary in the United States is $48,070 per year, with most earning between $44,340 and $58,090 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$44K – $58K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $44,340 |
| Median (50th) | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $62,250 |
Dental Assistants salary by metro
- San Jose$74,600 median
- Minneapolis$72,370 median
- San Francisco$64,390 median
- Seattle$62,040 median
- Portland$59,890 median
- Sacramento$58,580 median
- Boston$58,160 median
- San Diego$58,120 median
- Detroit$50,110 median
- Charlotte$50,060 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.