How much does a dental assistant make in Albany?
$57,180a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Albany, OR metro area. That is $27.49 an hour or $4,765 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.49
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,350Median: $57,180Highest 10%: $62,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $51,660 | $24.84 | |
| Median | $57,180 | $27.49 | |
| 75th | $59,430 | $28.57 | |
| 90th | $62,340 | $29.97 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Portland, OR | $59,890 |
| Bend, OR | $59,590 |
| Salem, OR | $59,210 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,500 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $58,180 |
| Medford, OR | $57,300 |
| Corvallis, OR | $57,080 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Medical Assistant | $50,480 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,550 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $47,580 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $42,120 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $37,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany, OR metro area is $27.49 ($57,180 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $57,180 against $48,070 nationally, 19% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $59,490, so Albany pays 4% less.
Where does Albany rank for dental assistant pay?
37 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,340 or more.
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.