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Dental assistant salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Dental Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$23.25
Average $23.25
Low $17.27
High $31.28

The average salary for a dental assistant is $23.25 per hour in the United States. 111.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Dental Assistant job openings in United States

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FUTURE DENTAL ASSISTANT
The Libby Group
Anchorage, AK
$20 - $40 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Dental Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ATA Services
 
$141,642per year
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Lassen Community College
 
$135,325per year
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Chicago Family Health Center
 
$124,800per year
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Rogue Community College
 
$123,458per year
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Dream Dental Group
 
$120,640per year
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Clackamas Community College
 
$117,752per year
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Highest paying cities for Dental Assistants near United States

  1. Sioux Falls, SD
    $25.30 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $25.28 per hour
  3. Bremerton, WA
    $24.47 per hour
  4. Wilmington, DE
    $22.88 per hour
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $22.74 per hour

Where can a Dental Assistant earn more?

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