Dental Assistants Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $49,200 +4% vs national
Median hourly $23.65
10th percentile $45,480
90th percentile $60,740
Employed locally 630
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,480
    25th
    $47,200
    50th (median)
    $49,200
    75th
    $58,470
    90th
    $60,740

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Dental Assistants salary is 30% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,890
    Mankato, MN $60,160
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,520
    Bismarck, ND $59,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,560

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,520
    Nursing Assistants $41,220
    Medical Assistants $47,770
    Phlebotomists $47,430
    Physical Therapist Assistants $73,300
    Medical Equipment Preparers $41,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Springfield, MA is $23.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.69 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Springfield, MA is 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,480 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,200.