Expanded-Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) salary
A modeled 2025 estimate for expanded-functions dental assistant (efda)s, with a 2026 projection — built from public wage data and improved by your submissions.
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A modeled 2025 estimate with a 2026 projection — no published 2024 history for this role.
Modeled from the verified Dental Assistant benchmark with an expanded-functions premium, since EFDAs perform additional reversible clinical procedures.
How we estimate this
- This is a modeled estimate built from public BLS wage data and dental-market role relationships.
- The 2025 estimate is derived from a documented, conservative model; the 2026 figure projects it forward.
- Submit anonymous salary data to help improve this estimate — community input raises our confidence.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a expanded-functions dental assistant (efda) make?
The modeled median expanded-functions dental assistant (efda) earns about $55,500 in 2025 (≈ $26.68/hr), with a 2026 estimate of about $57,500. Modeled from the verified Dental Assistant benchmark with an expanded-functions premium, since EFDAs perform additional reversible clinical procedures.
What is the 2026 expanded-functions dental assistant (efda) salary estimate?
About $57,500 (typical range $46,000–$69,000). The 2026 figure is a modeled projection of the 2025 estimate.
Is the expanded-functions dental assistant (efda) figure verified?
It's a modeled estimate built from public BLS wage data and dental-market role relationships — clearly labeled Modeled, never presented as an official figure. Submitting your salary helps improve it.
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