Dental Assistant salary in Maryland
Dental Assistants in Maryland earn a median of $23.21 per hour, about $48,280 a year, 2% above the U.S. median of $22.74. The middle half earn between $21.93 and $27.54 per hour. The highest median among Maryland metro areas is in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, at $23.21 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $23.21median pay per hour
- $48,280median pay per year
- 6,520dental assistants employed in Maryland
- #16of 50 states by median pay
Dental Assistant pay in Maryland: percentiles
| Level | Maryland per hour | Maryland per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.78 | $34,900 | $17.40 |
| Lower quartile | $21.93 | $45,610 | $19.00 |
| Median | $23.21 | $48,280 | $22.74 |
| Upper quartile | $27.54 | $57,280 | $27.36 |
| Top 10% | $28.76 | $59,820 | $29.70 |
Dental Assistant pay by metro area in Maryland
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Maryland median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $23.21 | $48,280 | 2,830 | in line with | $22.21 |
| Salisbury, MD | $23.00 | $47,840 | 110 | 1% below | $24.05 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $22.81 | $47,440 | 220 | 2% below | — |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $22.12 | $46,010 | 270 | 5% below | — |
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 Maryland
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $22.16 | $46,090 | 5% below Maryland |
| District of Columbia | $27.17 | $56,500 | 17% above Maryland |
| Pennsylvania | $23.22 | $48,290 | in line with Maryland |
| Virginia | $22.55 | $46,910 | 3% below Maryland |
| West Virginia | $17.95 | $37,330 | 23% below Maryland |
What employers are posting in Maryland
- 14roles with published pay
- $22.25median pay per hour
- $18–$27typical published range
- 3employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Dental | 8 | $22.25 |
| PDS Health | 5 | $22 |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 1 | $30 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 14 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Dental Assistant jobs in Maryland · Dental Assistant salary nationwide · Maryland state guide
Common questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Maryland?
The median is $23.21 per hour, about $48,280 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.78 and the top 10% earn over $28.76 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Maryland city pays dental assistants the most?
Among Maryland metro areas, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD has the highest median at $23.21 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Maryland rank for dental assistant pay?
Maryland ranks 16th 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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- 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
- PDS HealthGaithersburg, MD · 5 postings$22.00/ hr$18–$28
- Richardson Center for Oral & Facial Surgery, P.C.Elkridge, MD · 1 wage offer$18.00/ hr$18–$18
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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.
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- Dental AssistantPermanent$19.00–$22.00/ hour
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