Dental Assistants Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Washington
Dental Assistants in Washington earn a median salary of $49,325 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.3% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 20,240 dental assistants are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $45,860 to $60,890 depending on location.
$49,325
Avg median salary in Washington
$60,890
Highest paying metro
$45,860
Lowest paying metro
20,240
Employed in Washington
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Dental Assistants salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $60,890 | $49,920 | $62,600 | 7,490 |
| Bellingham, WA | $53,580 | $46,490 | $57,530 | 340 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $51,540 | $46,110 | $58,940 | 200 |
| Bremerton, WA | $50,110 | $47,020 | $59,400 | 430 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $48,270 | $46,630 | $57,270 | 7,960 |
| Kennewick, WA | $48,190 | $46,480 | $57,860 | 510 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $47,960 | $44,890 | $55,310 | 90 |
| Olympia, WA | $47,880 | $46,690 | $58,000 | 540 |
| Spokane, WA | $47,740 | $45,910 | $55,160 | 1,110 |
| Eastern Washington | $47,630 | $45,980 | $58,350 | 290 |
| Western Washington | $47,430 | $45,970 | $59,050 | 410 |
| Longview, WA | $46,940 | $46,150 | $57,250 | 200 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $46,530 | $45,570 | $56,210 | 200 |
| Yakima, WA | $45,860 | $44,190 | $52,320 | 470 |