Dental Assistants Salary in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Massachusetts
Dental Assistants in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $52,619 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.2% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 9,000 dental assistants are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $48,980 to $58,560 depending on location.
$52,619
Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$58,560
Highest paying metro
$48,980
Lowest paying metro
9,000
Employed in Massachusetts
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Dental Assistants salaries by city in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA-NH | $58,560 | $49,320 | $61,700 | 6,820 |
| Massachusetts | $55,880 | $48,290 | $60,010 | 70 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $55,290 | $48,850 | $58,760 | 250 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $50,280 | $48,050 | $60,880 | 160 |
| Worcester, MA | $50,140 | $48,860 | $60,840 | 940 |
| Springfield, MA | $49,200 | $47,200 | $58,470 | 630 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $48,980 | $47,390 | $60,270 | 130 |