How much does a dental assistant make in Delaware?
$47,600a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Delaware. That is $22.88 an hour or $3,967 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.88
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,410Median: $47,600Highest 10%: $56,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $43,480 | $20.90 | |
| Median | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| 75th | $55,650 | $26.75 | |
| 90th | $56,840 | $27.33 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,570 |
| Dover, DE | $45,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 26. South Dakota | $47,900 |
| 27. Kentucky | $47,730 |
| 28. Florida | $47,620 |
| 29. Delaware | $47,600 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $47,520 |
| 31. South Carolina | $47,320 |
| 32. Nevada | $47,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $22.88 ($47,600 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $47,600 against $48,070 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Delaware rank for dental assistant pay?
Delaware ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in Delaware pays dental assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $49,570 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.