Dental Assistant salary in Washington, D.C.
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
The verified BLS median dental assistant in the Washington, D.C. metro earns $47,540 ($22.85/hr). Washington, D.C. is about the national median ($48,070).
Dental Assistant pay distribution — Washington, D.C. (verified)
Inner percentiles marked “est.” are interpolated between published anchors.
| Percentile | Annual pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentilei | $37,870 | $18.21/hr |
| 25th percentilei | $44,240 | $21.27/hr |
| Median (50th)i | $47,540 | $22.86/hr |
| 75th percentilei | $58,790 | $28.26/hr |
| 90th percentilei | $62,790 | $30.19/hr |
| Mean (average)i | $50,450 | $24.25/hr |
District of Columbia context
District of Columbia verified median: $60,580.
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How much does a dental assistant make in Washington, D.C.?
The verified BLS OEWS median dental assistant in the Washington, D.C. metro earns about $47,540 ($22.85/hr), from the official May 2025 metropolitan wage survey.
How does Washington, D.C. dental assistant pay compare to District of Columbia overall?
The verified BLS OEWS Washington, D.C. metro median is about $47,540, versus the verified BLS OEWS District of Columbia statewide median of about $60,580.
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