Dental Assistants Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,030 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.54
10th percentile $35,600
90th percentile $61,740
Employed locally 340
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,600
    25th
    $42,810
    50th (median)
    $51,030
    75th
    $58,760
    90th
    $61,740

    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 Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,180
    Nursing Assistants$37,930
    Medical Assistants$43,490
    Physical Therapist Assistants$67,600
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$33,560
    Phlebotomists$42,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Maryland is $24.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.53 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Maryland is 7.9% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,600 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,810.