Dental Assistants Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $50,280 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $46,680
90th percentile $68,220
Employed locally 160
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,680
    25th
    $48,050
    50th (median)
    $50,280
    75th
    $60,880
    90th
    $68,220

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Dental Assistants salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,890
    Mankato, MN $60,160
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,520
    Bismarck, ND $59,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,560

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $38,530
    Nursing Assistants $43,630
    Medical Assistants $46,760
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $50,300
    Physical Therapist Assistants $74,240
    Phlebotomists $49,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Amherst Town, MA is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.74 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Amherst Town, MA is 6.3% above the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,680 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,050.