Dental Assistants Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $55,290 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.58
10th percentile $47,880
90th percentile $64,630
Employed locally 250
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,880
    25th
    $48,850
    50th (median)
    $55,290
    75th
    $58,760
    90th
    $64,630

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Dental Assistants salary is 41% 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 Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,310
    Nursing Assistants$45,600
    Medical Assistants$49,060
    Phlebotomists$48,310
    Physical Therapist Assistants$78,350
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$46,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Barnstable Town, MA is $26.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 16.9% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,880 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,850.