Dental Assistant salary in District of Columbia
Dental Assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $27.17 per hour, about $56,500 a year, 19% above the U.S. median of $22.74. The middle half earn between $26.76 and $28.19 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $27.17median pay per hour
- $56,500median pay per year
- 510dental assistants employed in District of Columbia
- #5of 50 states by median pay
Dental Assistant pay in District of Columbia: percentiles
| Level | District of Columbia per hour | District of Columbia per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.04 | $43,760 | $17.40 |
| Lower quartile | $26.76 | $55,660 | $19.00 |
| Median | $27.17 | $56,500 | $22.74 |
| Upper quartile | $28.19 | $58,640 | $27.36 |
| Top 10% | $33.72 | $70,140 | $29.70 |
Dental Assistant pay by metro area in District of Columbia
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs District of Columbia median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $23.21 | $48,270 | 7,960 | 15% below | $21.32 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Dental Assistant pay in states next to District of Columbia
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Common questions
How much does a dental assistant make in District of Columbia?
The median is $27.17 per hour, about $56,500 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $21.04 and the top 10% earn over $33.72 (BLS, May 2024).
Where does District of Columbia rank for dental assistant pay?
District of Columbia ranks 5th of 50 states by median dental assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- North Capital Dental Group, PLLCWashington, DC · 1 wage offer$23.26/ hr$23–$23
- 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
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