Dental Assistants Salary in Washington
Ranked #6 of 50 · WA
12.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,680 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $58,090
Employment 13,050
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,280P25 $48,780 Median $58,090P75 $62,340P90 $68,230
About 80% of dental assistantss in Washington earn between $46,280 and $68,230. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean dental assistants salary in Washington is $56,680, about 12.9% above the U.S. average ($50,200). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $62,040 | $59,650 | 7,100 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $57,550 | $56,080 | 450 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $50,980 | $52,610 | 1,000 |
| Bellingham, WA | $49,830 | $53,600 | 410 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $49,800 | $53,620 | 470 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $49,790 | $51,880 | 110 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $49,540 | $54,040 | 520 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $49,530 | $54,120 | 230 |