verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dental Assistant Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$58,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.93/hr
▲ 21% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
13,050
public U.S. Median
$48,070
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,283 #11 of 50

Dental Assistant pay in Washington, explained

Dental assistants in Washington earn a median of $58,090 per year ($27.93 per hour), which is 21% above the national median of $48,070. Entry-level workers earn around $46,280, while the most experienced dental assistants reach about $68,230. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $58,090 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $58,090 is worth about $54,283 in national buying power — ranking Washington #11 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Dental Assistant pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,280
$22.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,090
$27.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$68,230
$32.80/hr

Dental Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $58,090 $54,283
Oregon $59,490 $57,556 −$1,400
Idaho $45,880 $48,045 +$12,210

Dental Assistant in Washington: FAQ

How much do dental assistants make in Washington?

Dental assistants in Washington earn a median of $58,090 per year ($27.93 per hour), compared with $48,070 nationally.

Does Washington pay dental assistants well?

At $58,090, Washington pays 21% above the national median for dental assistants. An estimated 13,050 work in the state.

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