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Dental assistant teacher salary
Average dental assistant teacher salary
$39,097
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Average dental assistant teacher salary by state
Highest paying states for dental assistant teachers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $47,155 | $22.67 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $43,200 | $20.77 |
| 3 | Oregon | $45,980 | $22.11 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $40,349 | $19.40 |
| 5 | Washington | $43,615 | $20.97 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $41,394 | $19.90 |
| 7 | Florida | $38,452 | $18.49 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $43,835 | $21.07 |
| 9 | Alaska | $46,974 | $22.58 |
| 10 | Michigan | $37,522 | $18.04 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $43,791 | $21.05 |
| 12 | Indiana | $37,180 | $17.88 |
| 13 | Maryland | $41,132 | $19.77 |
| 14 | Iowa | $38,255 | $18.39 |
| 15 | Illinois | $37,330 | $17.95 |
| 16 | Vermont | $40,684 | $19.56 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $40,464 | $19.45 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $36,325 | $17.46 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $38,460 | $18.49 |
| 20 | New York | $39,979 | $19.22 |
| 21 | Virginia | $39,703 | $19.09 |
| 22 | Colorado | $36,686 | $17.64 |
| 23 | Maine | $38,168 | $18.35 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $35,023 | $16.84 |
| 25 | Connecticut | $40,129 | $19.29 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $34,692 | $16.68 |
| 27 | Nevada | $36,949 | $17.76 |
| 28 | Ohio | $34,523 | $16.60 |
| 29 | Georgia | $35,565 | $17.10 |
| 30 | Delaware | $38,447 | $18.48 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $35,140 | $16.89 |
| 32 | California | $37,979 | $18.26 |
| 33 | Kansas | $34,279 | $16.48 |
| 34 | Arizona | $36,272 | $17.44 |
| 35 | Idaho | $35,095 | $16.87 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $42,417 | $20.39 |
| 37 | Montana | $32,712 | $15.73 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $33,122 | $15.92 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $31,435 | $15.11 |
| 40 | Texas | $33,178 | $15.95 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $32,877 | $15.81 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $36,457 | $17.53 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $33,641 | $16.17 |
| 44 | Missouri | $32,388 | $15.57 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $33,306 | $16.01 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $29,858 | $14.35 |
| 47 | Utah | $32,814 | $15.78 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $31,219 | $15.01 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $30,426 | $14.63 |
| 50 | Alabama | $29,475 | $14.17 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $28,211 | $13.56 |
Dental assistant teacher salary details
A dental assistant teacher's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $53,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a dental assistant teacher's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| Average | $39,097 | $3,258 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying dental assistant teacher jobs
The highest paying types of dental assistant teachers are dental officer, clerical dentist assistant, and dental nurse.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Technician | $68,232 | $5,686 | $32.80 | 45,536 |
| Dental Nurse | $81,113 | $6,759 | $39.00 | 35,787 |
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Dental assistant teacher salary trends
The average dental assistant teacher salary has risen by $6,684 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average dental assistant teacher earned $32,413 annually, but today, they earn $39,097 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for dental assistant teachers over the last decade.
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Average dental assistant teacher salary over time
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Dental assistant teacher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,100 | $18.80 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $38,100 | $18.29 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $36,700 | $17.65 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $35,700 | $17.18 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $35,100 | $16.86 | +2.6% |
Recently added dental assistant teacher salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc's Drugs | Dental Assistants! Serve Those WHO Serve: Join OUR Mission In Military Health Readiness. | Little Rock, AR | 06/30/2025 | $41,740 |
| Doc's Drugs | Dental Assistants! Serve Those WHO Serve: Join OUR Mission In Military Health Readiness. | Huntington, WV | 06/30/2025 | $41,740 |
| Doc's Drugs | Dental Assistants! Serve Those WHO Serve: Join OUR Mission In Military Health Readiness. | Spokane Valley, WA | 06/30/2025 | $41,740 |
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| Searhc | Dental Assistant Trainee | Sitka, AK | 06/29/2025 | $52,175 |
| Doc's Drugs | Dental Assistants! Serve Those WHO Serve: Join OUR Mission In Military Health Readiness. | Eastover, SC | 06/28/2025 | $41,740 |
| Healthcare Recruitment Counselors | Dental Assistant West Chester PA | West Chester, PA | 06/23/2025 | $45,000 |
| Doc's Drugs | Dental Assistants! Serve Those WHO Serve: Join OUR Mission In Military Health Readiness. | Wichita, KS | 06/22/2025 | $41,740 |
| Doc's Drugs | Dental Assistants! Serve Those WHO Serve: Join OUR Mission In Military Health Readiness. | Laredo, TX | 06/20/2025 | $41,740 |
| Doc's Drugs | Dental Assistants! Serve Those WHO Serve: Join OUR Mission In Military Health Readiness. | Jackson, MS | 06/20/2025 | $41,740 |
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