Dental Assistants Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $48,190 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $44,110
90th percentile $60,150
Employed locally 510
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,110
    25th
    $46,480
    50th (median)
    $48,190
    75th
    $57,860
    90th
    $60,150

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Dental Assistants salary is 44% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,110

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $46,070
    Nursing Assistants $46,640
    Medical Assistants $47,980
    Phlebotomists $45,890
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,710
    Massage Therapists $78,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Kennewick, WA is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.51 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Kennewick, WA is 1.9% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $44,110 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,480.