How Much Do Dental Assistant Jobs Pay per Hour?
National Average
$21,000 $35,961 /year $48,500National Average
$1,750 $2,996 /month $4,042National Average
$404 $691 /week $933National Average
$10.10 $17 /hour $23.32| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Earners | $45,500 | $3,791 | $875 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $769 | $19 |
| Average | $35,961 | $2,996 | $691 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $596 | $15 |
As of Jan 13, 2021, the average hourly pay for a Dental Assistant in the United States is $17.29 an hour.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing hourly wages as high as $23.32 and as low as $10.10, the majority of Dental Assistant wages currently range between $14.90 (25th percentile) to $19.23 (75th percentile) across the United States. The average pay range for a Dental Assistant varies greatly (by as much as $4.33), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.
Based on recent job postings on ZipRecruiter, the Dental Assistant job market in both Ashburn, VA and the surrounding area is very active. A Dental Assistant in your area makes on average $18 per hour, or $0.24 (1%) more than the national average hourly salary of $17.29. Virginia ranks number 4 out of 50 states nationwide for Dental Assistant salaries.
To estimate the most accurate hourly salary range for Dental Assistant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.
Find your next high paying job as a Dental Assistant on ZipRecruiter today.
Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Dental Assistant Jobs
We’ve identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Dental Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Richmond, CA, with Stamford, CT and Bellevue, WA close behind in the second and third positions. Bellevue, WA beats the national average by $6,788 (18.9%), and Richmond, CA furthers that trend with another $8,040 (22.4%) above the $35,961 average.
Importantly, Richmond, CA has a moderately active Dental Assistant job market with only a few companies currently hiring for this type of role.
With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Dental Assistant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.
Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top ten cities varies very little at 7% between Richmond, CA and Palmdale, CA, 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 Dental Assistant role.
| City | Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, CA | $44,001 | $3,667 | $846 | $21.15 |
| Stamford, CT | $42,846 | $3,570 | $824 | $20.60 |
| Bellevue, WA | $42,750 | $3,562 | $822 | $20.55 |
| Bethesda, MD | $41,877 | $3,490 | $805 | $20.13 |
| Ossining, NY | $41,741 | $3,478 | $803 | $20.07 |
| Issaquah, WA | $41,390 | $3,449 | $796 | $19.90 |
| Lakes, AK | $41,250 | $3,437 | $793 | $19.83 |
| San Francisco, CA | $41,239 | $3,437 | $793 | $19.83 |
| Fillmore, CA | $41,072 | $3,423 | $790 | $19.75 |
| Palmdale, CA | $40,796 | $3,400 | $785 | $19.61 |
Top 5 Best Paying Related Dental Assistant Jobs in the U.S.
We found at least five jobs related to the Dental Assistant job category that pay more per year than a typical Dental Assistant salary. Top examples of these roles include: Experienced Dentist, Traveling Dentist, and Private Dentist.
Importantly, all of these jobs are paid between $117,857 (327.7%) and $145,254 (403.9%) more than the average Dental Assistant salary of $35,961. If you’re qualified, getting hired for one of these related Dental Assistant jobs may help you make more money than that of the average Dental Assistant position.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experienced Dentist | $181,215 | $15,101 | $3,485 | $87.12 |
| Traveling Dentist | $175,624 | $14,635 | $3,377 | $84.43 |
| Private Dentist | $171,680 | $14,307 | $3,302 | $82.54 |
| Dental Director | $154,654 | $12,888 | $2,974 | $74.35 |
| Dental Associate | $153,818 | $12,818 | $2,958 | $73.95 |
