Dental Assistants Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,480 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $61,240
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $41,990
    50th (median)
    $47,480
    75th
    $59,560
    90th
    $61,240

    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 Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,530
    Nursing Assistants$40,150
    Medical Assistants$45,430
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$58,120
    Medical Equipment Preparers$44,840
    Phlebotomists$37,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Northeast Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northeast Maine is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Maine above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northeast Maine is 0.4% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,990.