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How much does a dental assistant make in Walla Walla?

$49,790a year

Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Walla Walla, WA metro area. That is $23.94 an hour or $4,149 a month.

Hourly
$23.94
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
75 of 388
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,000Median: $49,790Highest 10%: $60,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,000$21.15
25th$45,980$22.11
Median$49,790$23.94
75th$56,610$27.22
90th$60,240$28.96

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for dental assistants.

Seattle, WA$62,040
Portland, OR$59,890
Spokane, WA$50,980
Bellingham, WA$49,830
Bremerton, WA$49,800
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
Dental Assistant salary in Washington Dental Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Walla Walla

Same field, median yearly pay.

Medical Assistant$56,020
Nursing Assistant$47,990
Home Health and Personal Care Aide$47,700
Salaries for every job in Walla Walla, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Walla Walla?

The median hourly pay in the Walla Walla, WA metro area is $23.94 ($49,790 a year).

Do dental assistants make more in Walla Walla than the national average?

Yes: $49,790 against $48,070 nationally, 4% more.

How does Walla Walla compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $58,090, so Walla Walla pays 14% less.

Where does Walla Walla rank for dental assistant pay?

75 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Walla Walla?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,240 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.