Dental Assistants Salary in Coast Oregon

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

Median annual salary $50,710 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.38
10th percentile $46,210
90th percentile $60,960
Employed locally 330
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,210
    25th
    $47,180
    50th (median)
    $50,710
    75th
    $58,500
    90th
    $60,960

    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 Coast Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $38,040
    Medical Assistants $47,170
    Nursing Assistants $47,130
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,270
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,530
    Phlebotomists $46,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Coast Oregon is $24.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Coast Oregon is 7.2% 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 Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,210 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,180.