Dental Assistants Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $47,960 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.06
10th percentile $39,790
90th percentile $57,900
Employed locally 90
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,790
    25th
    $44,890
    50th (median)
    $47,960
    75th
    $55,310
    90th
    $57,900

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Dental Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,380
    Washington $57,040
    Bellingham, WA $53,580
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $51,540
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,110

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $46,140
    Nursing Assistants $46,850
    Medical Assistants $46,670
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Walla Walla?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Walla Walla, WA is $23.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

    Is Walla Walla above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Walla Walla, WA is 1.4% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,790 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,890.