Dental Assistants Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $47,900 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $38,600
90th percentile $62,030
Employed locally 300
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,600
    25th
    $45,730
    50th (median)
    $47,900
    75th
    $60,640
    90th
    $62,030

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,000
    Nursing Assistants$45,210
    Medical Assistants$45,560
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,140
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,660
    Phlebotomists$41,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southwest Maine is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southwest Maine is 1.3% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,600 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,730.