Dental Assistants Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,860 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $41,190
90th percentile $61,280
Employed locally 170
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,190
    25th
    $44,900
    50th (median)
    $46,860
    75th
    $57,060
    90th
    $61,280

    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

    Related occupations in Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,020
    Nursing Assistants $45,240
    Medical Assistants $46,760
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,500
    Phlebotomists $43,020
    Medical Equipment Preparers $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Central Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Central Oregon is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.83 or more per hour.

    Is Central Oregon above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Central Oregon is 0.9% below 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,190 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,900.