Dental Assistants Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $59,440 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.58
10th percentile $48,290
90th percentile $64,590
Employed locally 740
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,290
    25th
    $50,790
    50th (median)
    $59,440
    75th
    $60,150
    90th
    $64,590

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Dental Assistants salary is 33% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $59,270

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,980
    Nursing Assistants$47,430
    Medical Assistants$47,530
    Phlebotomists$40,940
    Massage Therapists$76,060
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$44,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Portland, ME is $28.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.13 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Portland, ME is 25.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $48,290 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,790.