Dental Assistants Salary in Yakima, WA

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

Median annual salary $45,860 -3% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $36,460
90th percentile $58,380
Employed locally 470
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,460
    25th
    $44,190
    50th (median)
    $45,860
    75th
    $52,320
    90th
    $58,380

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Dental Assistants salary is 33% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$44,280
    Nursing Assistants$46,330
    Medical Assistants$47,890
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50,220
    Phlebotomists$46,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Yakima, WA is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.60 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Yakima, WA is 3% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,460 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,190.