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Dental Assistants Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 8,440 employed

Annual Mean
$50,450
$24.25/hr
Annual Median
$47,540
$22.85/hr
Bottom 10%
$37,870
$18.21/hr
Top 10%
$62,790
$30.19/hr
Location vs National Average
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$50,450
Difference
+0.5% vs US avg
US National
$50,200

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$37,870
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$44,240
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$47,540
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$58,790
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$62,790

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$38K

25th

$44K

Median

$48K

75th

$59K

90th

$63K

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a moderate number of Dental Assistants positions (approximately 8,440), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, Dental Assistants salaries range from $37,870 at the 10th percentile to $62,790 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $24,920 (52% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.