Occupation Salary Profile

Dental Assistants

SOC Code: 31-9091

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

National Median (BLS)
$50,230
▲ +2.45% Nominal ▼ -0.79% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$52,540
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
1,940
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Dental Assistants.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $37,990
25th Percentile $45,430
National Median (50th Percentile) $50,230
75th Percentile $59,440
90th Percentile $66,410
P10: $37,990 P50 (Median): $50,230 P90: $66,410