How much does a dental assistant make in Salem?
$59,210a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $28.47 an hour or $4,934 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.47
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,040Median: $59,210Highest 10%: $71,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| 25th | $57,810 | $27.79 | |
| Median | $59,210 | $28.47 | |
| 75th | $62,190 | $29.90 | |
| 90th | $71,750 | $34.50 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Portland, OR | $59,890 |
| Bend, OR | $59,590 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,500 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $58,180 |
| Medford, OR | $57,300 |
| Albany, OR | $57,180 |
| Corvallis, OR | $57,080 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $96,080 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $67,090 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $51,590 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $50,580 |
| Medical Assistant | $50,240 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,840 |
| Phlebotomist | $48,160 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,430 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,550 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $45,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $28.47 ($59,210 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $59,210 against $48,070 nationally, 23% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $59,490, so Salem pays 0% more.
Where does Salem rank for dental assistant pay?
15 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,750 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.