Dental Assistants Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $21,840 -53.8% vs national
Median hourly $10.50
10th percentile $21,720
90th percentile $30,400
Employed locally 70
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,720
    25th
    $21,800
    50th (median)
    $21,840
    75th
    $26,340
    90th
    $30,400

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $19,760
    Pharmacy Aides $21,340
    Phlebotomists $30,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Puerto Rico is $10.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.99 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Puerto Rico is 53.8% below 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $21,720 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,800.