Dental Assistants Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $46,530 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $40,520
90th percentile $58,740
Employed locally 200
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,520
    25th
    $45,570
    50th (median)
    $46,530
    75th
    $56,210
    90th
    $58,740

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Dental Assistants salary is 41% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$46,350
    Nursing Assistants$47,140
    Medical Assistants$47,830
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$42,890
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,000
    Massage Therapists$77,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Wenatchee, WA is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.58 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Wenatchee, WA is 1.6% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $40,520 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,570.