Chairside Assistant

Chairside Assistant Salary

$26.5K

$40.5K

$63K

$43,296

/year

$20.82

/hour

Chairside Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$43,296

Columbus

Ohio

$41,819

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    How much does a Chairside Assistant make?

    As of Aug 15, 2026, the average annual pay for a Chairside Assistant in the United States is $43,296 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.82 an hour. This is the equivalent of $832/week or $3,608/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $63,000 and as low as $26,500, the majority of Chairside Assistant salaries currently range between $36,000 (25th percentile) to $49,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $58,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Chairside Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 13500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Chairside Assistant in your area makes on average $41,819 per year, or $1,477 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $43,296. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Chairside Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Chairside Assistant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Chairside Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Chairside Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Williamsville, IL, , with Honolulu County, HI, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $8,861 (20.5%), and Williamsville, IL, furthers that trend with another $11,223 (25.9%) above the $43,296 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Chairside Assistant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Williamsville, IL, and Seattle, WA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Chairside Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Williamsville, IL

    $54,519

    $26.21

    Honolulu County, HI

    $52,595

    $25.29

    Sitka, AK

    $52,157

    $25.08

    Wyoming, WY

    $51,636

    $24.82

    Beverly Hills, CA

    $50,096

    $24.08

    Issaquah, WA

    $49,937

    $24.01

    Arlington, VA

    $49,810

    $23.95

    Wayland, MA

    $49,784

    $23.93

    Anacostia, DC

    $49,481

    $23.79

    Seattle, WA

    $49,465

    $23.78

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Chairside Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Chairside Assistant category.

    For example Corporate Dentistry jobs pay as much as $12,713 (29.4%) more than the average Chairside Assistant salary of $43,296. If you're qualified, finding work as a Corporate Dentistry may help you make more money than that of the average Chairside Assistant position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Corporate Dentistry

    $56,009

    $26.93

    Rdaef

    $53,237

    $25.59

    Clinical Dental Assistant

    $42,079

    $20.23

    Dental Office Assistant

    $41,979

    $20.18

    Coronal Polishing

    $30,000

    $14.42

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Chairside Assistant salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $43,296 per year or $20.82 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.