Posted October 2026

Dental Assistant jobs in Rhode Island

5 Dental Assistant roles in Rhode Island from 3 employers, each with its published pay. The median is $24.50 per hour.

Dental Assistant jobs by city in Rhode Island

CityPopulationMedian pay / hrMedian / year
Providence194,706$23.26/hr$48,370
Cranston84,448$23.26/hr$48,370
Warwick83,554$23.26/hr$48,370
Pawtucket76,996$23.26/hr$48,370

Median pay is the BLS OEWS figure for the metro area of each city, May 2024. Population is the Census Bureau 2024 estimate.

Open roles

PermanentPosted today

Dental Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Providence, RI

$37k–$67k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888958800
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Dental Assistant

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Cranston, RI

$23.00–$25.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012937
New this week
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago

Dental Assistant - Surgical

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Providence, RI

$23.00–$26.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-011921
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · North Smithfield, RI

$23.00–$26.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-004099
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental · North Kingstown, RI

$23.00–$25.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-009557
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Who is hiring in Rhode Island

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers2$24.25
Aspen Dental2$24.25
Veterans Health Administration1$24.90

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Common questions

How much do dental assistants make in Rhode Island?

Across 5 Dental Assistant postings in Rhode Island with published pay, the median midpoint is $24.50 per hour, with typical ranges from $23 to $26.

Who is hiring Dental Assistants in Rhode Island?

3 employers posted Dental Assistant roles with pay in Rhode Island, led by ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers.

How fresh is this list?

We collected these postings on October 15, 2026. 3 of 5 were posted in the last 30 days.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalNorth Kingstown, RI · 2 postings$24.25/ hr$23–$26
  • ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersCranston, RI · 2 postings$24.25/ hr$23–$26
  • Aspen DentalSt. Louis Park, MN · 5 postings$37.50/ hr$22–$42
  • Smile BrandsFaribault, MN · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$25–$35

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Rhode Island list

2What they are offering now

Low$20Median$24.50High$29

5 Dental Assistant postings with published pay in Rhode Island, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Dental Assistant roles

  1. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $37k–$67k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Providence, RI · posted today
  2. Dental AssistantPermanent
    $23.00–$25.00/ hour
    ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Cranston, RI · posted yesterday

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