Registered Dental Assistant Salary
Updated July 11, 2022
Average Registered Dental Assistant Salary
$43,775 yearlyTo create our salary estimates, Zippia starts with data published in publicly available sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) Show More
$21.05 hourly
Entry level Salary
$31,000 yearly$31,000
10 %
$43,775
Median
$60,000
90 %
How much does a Registered Dental Assistant make?
Registered dental assistants make $43,775 per year on average, or $21.05 per hour, in the United States. Registered dental assistants on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $31,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $60,000.
Location impacts how much a registered dental assistant can expect to make. Registered dental assistants make the most in Hawaii, Oregon, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Highest Paying States For Registered Dental Assistants
The darker areas on the map show where registered dental assistants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Registered Dental Assistant average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $52,674 | $25.32 | 125 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $51,902 | $24.95 | 157 |
| 3 | Maine | $47,793 | $22.98 | 29 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $47,230 | $22.71 | 248 |
| 5 | South Carolina | $45,658 | $21.95 | 143 |
| 6 | Alaska | $50,270 | $24.17 | 27 |
| 7 | Virginia | $50,487 | $24.27 | 174 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $46,310 | $22.26 | 221 |
| 9 | Michigan | $44,265 | $21.28 | 268 |
| 10 | Nevada | $45,738 | $21.99 | 48 |
| 11 | Washington | $45,716 | $21.98 | 364 |
| 12 | California | $50,190 | $24.13 | 806 |
| 13 | Vermont | $48,840 | $23.48 | 8 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $48,657 | $23.39 | 51 |
| 15 | Maryland | $49,730 | $23.91 | 101 |
| 16 | New York | $47,977 | $23.07 | 239 |
| 17 | Indiana | $43,254 | $20.80 | 142 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $50,616 | $24.33 | 79 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $45,502 | $21.88 | 29 |
| 20 | Georgia | $42,963 | $20.66 | 279 |
| 21 | Delaware | $49,140 | $23.63 | 5 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $55,272 | $26.57 | 10 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $45,823 | $22.03 | 13 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $43,440 | $20.88 | 153 |
| 25 | Florida | $40,662 | $19.55 | 790 |
| 26 | Arizona | $41,556 | $19.98 | 184 |
| 27 | Ohio | $41,200 | $19.81 | 179 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $39,759 | $19.11 | 159 |
| 29 | Illinois | $42,020 | $20.20 | 218 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $38,567 | $18.54 | 229 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $39,397 | $18.94 | 80 |
| 32 | Iowa | $39,943 | $19.20 | 43 |
| 33 | Colorado | $37,061 | $17.82 | 223 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $35,424 | $17.03 | 72 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $39,210 | $18.85 | 2 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | $44,493 | $21.39 | 13 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $37,419 | $17.99 | 10 |
| 38 | Missouri | $34,979 | $16.82 | 195 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $38,513 | $18.52 | 18 |
| 40 | Texas | $35,250 | $16.95 | 456 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $33,161 | $15.94 | 118 |
| 42 | Kansas | $35,524 | $17.08 | 50 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $34,853 | $16.76 | 15 |
| 44 | Alabama | $36,245 | $17.43 | 56 |
| 45 | Utah | $37,489 | $18.02 | 18 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $34,292 | $16.49 | 30 |
| 47 | Idaho | $34,660 | $16.66 | 25 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $34,739 | $16.70 | 41 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $32,075 | $15.42 | 31 |
| 50 | Montana | $32,335 | $15.55 | 10 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $31,632 | $15.21 | 15 |
Highest Paying Cities For Registered Dental Assistants
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| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Rafael, CA | $52,935 | $25.45 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $46,807 | $22.50 |
| 3 | Bay City, MI | $43,894 | $21.10 |
| 4 | American Fork, UT | $37,555 | $18.06 |
| 5 | San Antonio, TX | $36,272 | $17.44 |
| 6 | Monroe, LA | $33,773 | $16.24 |
| 7 | Oklahoma City, OK | $33,244 | $15.98 |
| 8 | Little Rock, AR | $32,397 | $15.58 |
Registered Dental Assistant Salary Details
What is a Registered Dental Assistant's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $60,000 | $5,000 | $29 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| Average | $43,775 | $3,648 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Nurse | $76,572 | $6,381 | $36.81 | 35,787 |
| Dental Technician | $58,449 | $4,871 | $28.10 | 45,536 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Registered Dental Assistants The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | $94,045 | $45.21 | 39 |
| 2 | Arkansas Children's Hospital | $72,730 | $34.97 | 4 |
| 3 | Cooper University Health Care | $52,170 | $25.08 | 53 |
| 4 | The Reserves Network | $47,597 | $22.88 | 22 |
| 5 | San Ysidro Health Center | $45,030 | $21.65 | 32 |
| 6 | Interdent | $44,873 | $21.57 | |
| 7 | San Diego American Indian Health Center | $43,775 | $21.05 | |
| 8 | Sacramento Native American Health Center | $43,775 | $21.05 | |
| 9 | ARIA HEALTH | $43,775 | $21.05 | |
| 10 | Chapa-De Indian Health | $43,775 | $21.05 | |
| 11 | County Of Ventura | $43,775 | $21.05 | |
| 12 | Children's Dental Services | $43,775 | $21.05 | |
| 13 | Comprehensive Community Health Centers | $43,775 | $21.05 | |
| 14 | My Community Dental Centers | $43,775 | $21.05 | |
| 15 | Avenue 360 Health and Wellness | $43,775 | $21.05 | |
| 16 | Michigan Dental Association | $43,775 | $21.05 | |
| 17 | AltaMed Health Services | $43,775 | $21.05 | |
| 18 | SAC Health | $43,775 | $21.05 | |
| 19 | Children's Choice Child Care Services | $43,775 | $21.05 | |
| 20 | Southern Indian Health Council | $43,775 | $21.05 |
Registered Dental Assistant Salary Trends
Average Registered Dental Assistant Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Registered Dental Assistant Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,800 | $21.05 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $42,600 | $20.48 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | $41,100 | $19.76 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $40,000 | $19.23 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | $39,300 | $18.88 | +2.6% |
Recently Added Registered Dental Assistant Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista Dental Care | Registered Dental Assistant | Chula Vista, CA | 06/01/2022 | $41,740 |
| Smileinsight Dental | Registered Dental Assistant | San Diego, CA | 06/01/2022 | $41,740 |
| Niloofar Behzadi-Shannon DDS | Registered Dental Assistant | San Diego, CA | 06/01/2022 | $52,175 |
| Point Loma Children's Dentistry | Registered Dental Assistant | San Diego, CA | 06/01/2022 | $41,740 |
| Seaside Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics | Registered Dental Assistant | San Diego, CA | 06/01/2022 | $37,566 |
| Nelson Y. Howard, D.D.S. | Registered Dental Assistant | San Marcos, CA | 06/01/2022 | $56,349 |
| Brian Davey DDS | Registered Dental Assistant | San Diego, CA | 06/01/2022 | $56,349 |
| Myrna E Lazaga DMD | Registered Dental Assistant | National City, CA | 06/01/2022 | $37,566 |
| Civic Dental | Registered Dental Assistant | Vista, CA | 06/01/2022 | $48,001 |
| Whittier Family Dental Office | Registered Dental Assistant | Whittier, CA | 06/01/2022 | $52,175 |
Registered Dental Assistant Salaries FAQs
What state pays Registered Dental Assistants the most?
Hawaii pays Registered Dental Assistants the most in the United States, with an average salary of $55,272 per year, or $26.57 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a Registered Dental Assistant?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Registered Dental Assistant if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Oregon you should be paid close to $52,674 per year.
What type of Registered Dental Assistant gets paid the most?
Dental Officer gets paid the most. Dental Officer made a median salary of $130,027. The best-paid 10 percent make $180,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $93,000.
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