How much does a Dental Assistants make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

Dental Assistants Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $50,210 +6.2% vs national

Median hourly $24.14

10th percentile $45,720

90th percentile $61,700

Employed locally 180

National median $47,300

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Dental Assistants

Eastern Oregon

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$45,720

25th

$46,920

50th (median)

$50,210

75th

$57,690

90th

$61,700

Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

Metro area	Median 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 Eastern Oregon

Occupation	Median salary
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	$37,000
Nursing Assistants	$45,960
Medical Assistants	$45,230
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	$35,070
Phlebotomists	$42,460
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	$49,490

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Eastern Oregon is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.11 or more per hour.

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

The median Dental Assistants salary in Eastern Oregon is 6.2% 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 Eastern Oregon?

Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,720 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,920.