OR · Grants Pass · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in Grants Pass, OR

Dental Assistants in the Grants Pass area earn a median of $27.37 per hour, about $56,920 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.10 and $28.10. That ranks 20th of 383 U.S. metro areas for dental assistant pay, and 10th of 339 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Grants Pass. The free report below lists employers near Grants Pass and what they pay.

Open Dental Assistant roles in Grants Pass

PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · Grants Pass, OR

$21.00–$24.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011374
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Dental Assistant pay in Grants Pass, OR

The metro median is 1% below the Oregon statewide median of $27.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.74 per hour. BLS counts about 90 dental assistants employed in the Grants Pass metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.70$49,3004% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$26.10$54,29015% above U.S. median
Median$27.37$56,92020% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.10$58,45024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$33.70$70,10048% above U.S. median

How Grants Pass ranks

  • 20th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 10th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Grants Pass

  • Overall prices in Grants Pass run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $27.37 median hour buys what $28.00 buys at the national price level, 23% 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 Grants Pass paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$985
  • Per year: $49,266
  • Per month: $4,106

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Grants Pass metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Josephine County

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Josephine County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Medford, OR25 mi$26.19/hr86,301
Eugene, OR113 mi$26.61/hr178,786
Springfield, OR113 mi$26.61/hr61,182
Redding, CA138 mi$22.54/hr93,502
Corvallis, OR148 mi$25.10/hr61,993
Bend, OR152 mi$27.54/hr106,926

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.

Oregon 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 Grants Pass, OR?

Dental Assistants in the Grants Pass metro area have a median pay of $27.37 per hour, about $56,920 a year. The middle half earn between $26.10 and $28.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Grants Pass a good place for dental assistants once cost of living is counted?

Grants Pass ranks 10th of 339 metro areas for dental assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 20th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental assistants in Grants Pass?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Grants Pass. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Grants Pass.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Josephine 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 Grants Pass?

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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

  1. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $32k–$59k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · White City, OR · posted today
  2. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $21.00–$29.25/ hour
    PDS Health · Hillsboro, OR · posted 7 days ago

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