How much does a dental assistant make in Alaska?
$57,710a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Alaska. That is $27.75 an hour or $4,809 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.75
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,300Median: $57,710Highest 10%: $62,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,300 | $19.38 | |
| 25th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| Median | $57,710 | $27.75 | |
| 75th | $61,370 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $62,780 | $30.18 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $57,710 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $56,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 6. Washington | $58,090 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $57,980 |
| 8. North Dakota | $57,770 |
| 9. Alaska | $57,710 |
| 10. Connecticut | $56,850 |
| 11. Vermont | $52,760 |
| 12. North Carolina | $50,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $27.75 ($57,710 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $57,710 against $48,070 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Alaska rank for dental assistant pay?
Alaska ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in Alaska pays dental assistants the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $57,710 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.