How much does a dental assistant make in Seattle?
$62,040a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $29.83 an hour or $5,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.83
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 7,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,900Median: $62,040Highest 10%: $72,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| 25th | $49,370 | $23.74 | |
| Median | $62,040 | $29.83 | |
| 75th | $63,070 | $30.32 | |
| 90th | $72,060 | $34.64 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Portland, OR | $59,890 |
| Spokane, WA | $50,980 |
| Bellingham, WA | $49,830 |
| Bremerton, WA | $49,800 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $49,790 |
| Kennewick, WA | $49,540 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $49,530 |
| Olympia, WA | $48,890 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $48,300 |
| Longview, WA | $47,500 |
| Lewiston, ID | $47,360 |
| Yakima, WA | $46,670 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $94,220 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $77,590 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,450 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $64,540 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $61,870 |
| Medical Assistant | $61,500 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $52,570 |
| Nursing Assistant | $51,990 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,900 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $48,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $29.83 ($62,040 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $62,040 against $48,070 nationally, 29% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $58,090, so Seattle pays 7% more.
Where does Seattle rank for dental assistant pay?
5 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,060 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.