Dental Assistants Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $52,210 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.10
10th percentile $47,750
90th percentile $58,780
Employed locally 100
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,750
    25th
    $49,470
    50th (median)
    $52,210
    75th
    $56,450
    90th
    $58,780

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Dental Assistants salary is 31% 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
    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
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,380

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,440
    Medical Assistants $47,510
    Nursing Assistants $43,790
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,390
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $33,180
    Phlebotomists $47,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Corvallis?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Corvallis, OR is $25.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.05 or more per hour.

    Is Corvallis above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Corvallis, OR is 10.4% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,750 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,470.