How much does a dental assistant make in Maryland?
$48,620a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Maryland. That is $23.38 an hour or $4,052 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.38
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,560Median: $48,620Highest 10%: $61,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $48,620 | $23.38 | |
| 75th | $58,820 | $28.28 | |
| 90th | $61,710 | $29.67 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,570 |
| Baltimore, MD | $48,410 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $48,030 |
| Washington, DC | $47,540 |
| Salisbury, MD | $46,850 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $46,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 16. Arizona | $49,000 |
| 17. Michigan | $48,820 |
| 18. Indiana | $48,670 |
| 19. Maryland | $48,620 |
| 20. Illinois | $48,610 |
| 21. Iowa | $48,430 |
| 22. Colorado | $48,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $23.38 ($48,620 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $48,620 against $48,070 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Maryland rank for dental assistant pay?
Maryland ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Maryland 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.