How much does a dental assistant make in Portland?
$59,890a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.79 an hour or $4,991 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.79
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 4,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,290Median: $59,890Highest 10%: $76,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,290 | $22.74 | |
| 25th | $57,570 | $27.68 | |
| Median | $59,890 | $28.79 | |
| 75th | $64,270 | $30.90 | |
| 90th | $76,040 | $36.56 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Bend, OR | $59,590 |
| Salem, OR | $59,210 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,500 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $58,180 |
| Medford, OR | $57,300 |
| Albany, OR | $57,180 |
| Corvallis, OR | $57,080 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $84,730 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,640 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $74,690 |
| Medical Assistant | $56,240 |
| Phlebotomist | $51,680 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $51,000 |
| Nursing Assistant | $50,350 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,670 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $47,370 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $45,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.79 ($59,890 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $59,890 against $48,070 nationally, 25% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $59,490, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for dental assistant pay?
11 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,040 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.