How much does a dental assistant make in Washington?
$58,090a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Washington. That is $27.93 an hour or $4,841 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.93
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 13,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,280Median: $58,090Highest 10%: $68,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,280 | $22.25 | |
| 25th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| Median | $58,090 | $27.93 | |
| 75th | $62,340 | $29.97 | |
| 90th | $68,230 | $32.80 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $62,040 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 3. Maine | $60,070 |
| 4. New Hampshire | $59,530 |
| 5. Oregon | $59,490 |
| 6. Washington | $58,090 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $57,980 |
| 8. North Dakota | $57,770 |
| 9. Alaska | $57,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $27.93 ($58,090 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $58,090 against $48,070 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Washington rank for dental assistant pay?
Washington ranks 6 of 50 states.
Which city in Washington pays dental assistants the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $62,040 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.