Dental Assistant Salary in Washington
Median annual pay in Washington
$58,090
$27.93/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Washington
$54,283
Regional Price Parity: 107.013 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($48,070): +$10,020 (+20.8%)
Washington ranks 6th of 50 states by median pay, and 11th of 50 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,280 | $22.25 |
| 25th percentile | $48,780 | $23.45 |
| Median | $58,090 | $27.93 |
| 75th percentile | $62,340 | $29.97 |
| 90th percentile | $68,230 | $32.80 |
Employment
- Employment in Washington
- 13,050
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Washington
- $58,090
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $48,070
- Difference
- +$10,020 (+20.8%)
Cost of living
$58,090 ÷ 107.013 × 100 = $54,283
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | ||
| 4th | $59,530 | $57,150 5th |
| Oregon | ||
| 5th | $59,490 | $57,556 4th |
| Washington This page | ||
| 6th | $58,090 | $54,283 11th |
| Massachusetts | ||
| 7th | $57,980 | $54,824 10th |
| North Dakota | ||
| 8th | $57,770 | $64,940 2nd |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Dental Hygienist salary in Washington
$131,160/year Washington
- Medical Assistant salary in Washington
$59,290/year Washington
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician salary in the U.S.
$45,570/year U.S.
- Surgical Assistant salary in Washington
$65,440/year Washington
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other salary in Washington
$62,040/year Washington
- Dental Laboratory Technician salary in the U.S.
$49,610/year U.S.
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +7.4%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Dental Assistant salary in nearby places
- Dental Assistant salary in Idaho
$45,880/year Idaho
- Dental Assistant salary in Oregon
$59,490/year Oregon
- Dental Assistant salary in the U.S.
$48,070/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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