PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Wilmington, DE
$50k–$65k/ year
Top 25% pay
Dental Assistant jobs in Wilmington, DE
Dental Assistants in the Wilmington area earn a median of $24.13 per hour, about $50,200 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $27.85. That ranks 46th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 146th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Wilmington. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Wilmington.
- $24.13median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $22–$28typical range per hour
- 6,790dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 9% above the Delaware statewide median of $22.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 6,790 dental assistants employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.58 | $38,650 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.06 | $45,880 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.13 | $50,200 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.85 | $57,930 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $30.54 | $63,520 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Wilmington ranks
- 46th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 146th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Assistants (SOC 31-9091), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Wilmington
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.13 median hour buys what $23.53 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Wilmington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$869
- Per year: $43,434
- Per month: $3,620
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in New Castle County
HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include New Castle County (1 population-group, 6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 27 mi | $24.13/hr | 71,749 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 28 mi | $24.13/hr | 1,573,916 |
| Vineland, NJ | 34 mi | $22.76/hr | 62,070 |
| Lancaster, PA | 46 mi | $22.45/hr | 58,441 |
| Reading, PA | 47 mi | $21.51/hr | 96,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | 53 mi | $23.07/hr | 91,193 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Delaware · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Delaware
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Delaware requires for your role with the Delaware licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Delaware taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Wilmington city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Wilmington, DE?
Dental Assistants in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $24.13 per hour, about $50,200 a year. The middle half earn between $22.06 and $27.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Wilmington a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 146th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 46th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Wilmington?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Wilmington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Wilmington.
Do I need a Delaware license to work in Wilmington as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Delaware requires for your role with the Delaware licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Wilmington in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include New Castle County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental assistants in Wilmington?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 8 postings$27.51/ hr$22–$32
- Aspen DentalBismarck, ND · 3 postings$27.50/ hr$25–$35
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2What they are offering now
Low$17Median$22.00High$31
976 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in the US, 464 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 Dental Assistant roles
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