How much does a dental assistant make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $22.86 an hour or $3,962 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.86
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 165 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 8,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,870 | $18.21 | |
| 25th | $44,240 | $21.27 | |
| Median | $47,540 | $22.86 | |
| 75th | $58,790 | $28.26 | |
| 90th | $62,790 | $30.19 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $88,250 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $78,790 |
| Massage Therapist | $65,220 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $55,770 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $50,600 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,030 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,640 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $45,840 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,730 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $45,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $22.86 ($47,540 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $47,540 against $48,070 nationally, 1% less.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $60,580, so Washington pays 22% less.
Where does Washington rank for dental assistant pay?
165 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,790 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.