PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Dental Assistant (with RDA)
Smile Brands · Vancouver, WA
$25.00–$32.00/ hour
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Dental Assistant jobs in Beaverton, OR
Pay for dental assistants in the Beaverton area centers on $28.07 per hour, or about $58,380 a year. The lower quarter earns under $25.97 and the upper quarter over $29.38. That ranks 18th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 19th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Beaverton and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Beaverton and what they pay.
- $28.07median pay per hour, Portland
- $26–$29typical range per hour
- 3,720dental assistants employed in the metro area
- 7open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Hillsboro, OR
$21.00–$29.25/ hour
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PermanentPosted 11 days ago
Dental Assistant
Smile Brands · Vancouver, WA
$25.00–$32.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 18 days ago
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental · Vancouver, WA
$22.00–$28.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Portland, OR
$19.75–$27.75/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant
PDS Health · Tigard, OR
$19.75–$27.75/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Assistant- Orthodontic (EFODA)
Smile Brands · Portland, OR
$28.00–$30.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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1 more open role from employers in Beaverton. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted today
Dental Assistant, Beaverton Dental Office (40hrs, Days)
Kaiser Permanente · Beaverton, OR
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Brands | 3 | $28.50 |
| PDS Health | 3 | $23.75 |
| Aspen Dental | 1 | $25 |
Dental Assistant pay in Beaverton, OR
The metro median is 1% above the Oregon statewide median of $27.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 3,720 dental assistants employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.33 | $46,450 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $25.97 | $54,020 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Median | $28.07 | $58,380 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.38 | $61,110 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.99 | $74,860 | 58% above U.S. median |
How Beaverton ranks
- 18th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 19th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 7 Oregon metro areas
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 Beaverton
- Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.07 median hour buys what $26.63 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 Beaverton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,011
- Per year: $50,526
- Per month: $4,210
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Washington County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Washington County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigard, OR | 4 mi | $28.07/hr | 57,301 |
| Hillsboro, OR | 7 mi | $28.07/hr | 110,337 |
| Salem, OR | 40 mi | $27.15/hr | 180,406 |
| Albany, OR | 60 mi | $25.10/hr | 57,156 |
| Corvallis, OR | 67 mi | $25.10/hr | 61,993 |
| Springfield, OR | 99 mi | $26.61/hr | 61,182 |
Dental Assistant jobs in Oregon · Dental Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Oregon
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Beaverton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental assistants make in Beaverton, OR?
Dental Assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $28.07 per hour, about $58,380 a year. The middle half earn between $25.97 and $29.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Beaverton a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 19th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental assistants in Beaverton?
We list 7 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Beaverton.
Do I need a Oregon license to work in Beaverton as a dental assistant?
State registration, license or certificate where required, often including radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Beaverton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Washington 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 Beaverton?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalGrants Pass, OR · 7 postings$25.00/ hr$18–$31
- PDS HealthHillsboro, OR · 4 postings$23.75/ hr$19–$29
- Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
- Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35
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2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$23.75High$30
13 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Oregon, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 Dental Assistant roles
- Dental AssistantPermanent$32k–$59k/ year
- Dental AssistantPermanent$21.00–$29.25/ hour
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