$46,000Average
$52,00075th percentile
$60,000
Dental Assistant is a professional role in the Healthcare Support job family, focused on Dental Assistant work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
Dental Assistant pays 5% above the average across 17 roles in the Healthcare Support job family (family average $49,500).
How much does a Dental Assistant make?
The average base salary for a Dental Assistant in the United States is $52,000 per year, or about $25.00 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $46,000 and $60,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Support roles?
The Healthcare Support job family averages $49,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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