Dental Assistants Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $48,340 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $41,980
90th percentile $60,920
Employed locally 170
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,980
    25th
    $46,260
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $60,370
    90th
    $60,920

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 76% Median Dental Assistants salary is 24% 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
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,910
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,770
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,080
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,670
    Portland-South Portland, ME $59,440

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,750
    Nursing Assistants$46,600
    Medical Assistants$46,370
    Phlebotomists$42,000
    Physical Therapist Assistants$57,170
    Medical Equipment Preparers$44,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Bangor, ME is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.08 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Bangor, ME is 2.2% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,980 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,260.