PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Gaithersburg, MD
$20.00–$28.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Assistant jobs in Gaithersburg, MD
The median dental assistant pay in the Gaithersburg area is $23.21 per hour ($48,270 a year), with the typical range running from $22.42 to $27.54. That ranks 84th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 265th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Gaithersburg. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Gaithersburg.
- $23.21median pay per hour, Washington
- $22–$28typical range per hour
- 7,960dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Dental Assistant in Training
PDS Health · Gaithersburg, MD
$18.50–$25.50/ hour
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The metro median is in line with the Maryland statewide median of $23.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 7,960 dental assistants employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.11 | $37,670 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.42 | $46,630 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.21 | $48,270 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.54 | $57,280 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.49 | $61,340 | 30% above U.S. median |
How Gaithersburg ranks
- 84th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 265th 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 Gaithersburg
- Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.21 median hour buys what $21.32 buys at the national price level, 6% below 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 Gaithersburg paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$836
- Per year: $41,778
- Per month: $3,482
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Montgomery County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Montgomery County (1 population-group, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville, MD | 5 mi | $23.21/hr | 68,417 |
| Washington, DC | 19 mi | $23.21/hr | 702,250 |
| Baltimore, MD | 33 mi | $23.21/hr | 568,271 |
| Lancaster, PA | 78 mi | $22.45/hr | 58,441 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 80 mi | $22.37/hr | 50,649 |
| Wilmington, DE | 98 mi | $24.13/hr | 73,176 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Maryland · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Maryland
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Maryland taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Gaithersburg, MD?
Dental Assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $23.21 per hour, about $48,270 a year. The middle half earn between $22.42 and $27.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gaithersburg a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 265th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 84th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Gaithersburg?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Gaithersburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gaithersburg.
Do I need a Maryland license to work in Gaithersburg as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Gaithersburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Montgomery 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 Gaithersburg?
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Your Dental Assistant pay reportGaithersburg, MD · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- PDS HealthGaithersburg, MD · 5 postings$22.00/ hr$18–$28
- Aspen Hill Implant & Family Dentistry, P.CRockville, MD · 1 wage offer$26.29/ hr$26–$26
- Aspen DentalAbingdon, MD · 8 postings$22.25/ hr$18–$27
- Richardson Center for Oral & Facial Surgery, P.C.Elkridge, MD · 1 wage offer$18.00/ hr$18–$18
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$22.25High$27
14 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Maryland, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 14 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$19.00–$22.00/ hour
- Dental Assistant - SurgicalPermanent$28.00–$32.00/ hour
+ 12 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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