Dental Assistants Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $49,310 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $40,830
90th percentile $61,410
Employed locally 110
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,830
    25th
    $47,740
    50th (median)
    $49,310
    75th
    $60,770
    90th
    $61,410

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 73% Median Dental Assistants salary is 27% 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
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,910
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,770
    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

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,390
    Nursing Assistants $47,450
    Medical Assistants $49,990
    Phlebotomists $44,820
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Lewiston, ME is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.07 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Lewiston, ME is 4.2% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,830 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,740.