Dental Assistants Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $50,110 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.09
10th percentile $43,760
90th percentile $62,690
Employed locally 430
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,760
    25th
    $47,020
    50th (median)
    $50,110
    75th
    $59,400
    90th
    $62,690

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 51% Median Dental Assistants salary is 49% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,380
    Washington $57,040
    Bellingham, WA $53,580
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $51,540
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $50,050

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $45,690
    Nursing Assistants $47,420
    Medical Assistants $49,470
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $39,550
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $61,800
    Physical Therapist Assistants $61,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Bremerton, WA is $24.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.30 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Bremerton, WA is 5.9% 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $43,760 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,020.