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Average Dental Assistant Salary 2026

Live Dental Assistant salary and pay data from the DeUnemployment index (measured 19 Oct 2026) — refreshed with the daily data build.

How much does a Dental Assistant make?

$46,000median, per year (model estimate)
$36,000–$64,000typical range (10th–90th pct)
18,257live Dental Assistant postings
0%remote-friendly

DeUnemployment currently indexes 18,257 live Dental Assistant jobs and estimates that a typical Dental Assistant earns roughly $36,000–$64,000/yr, with a median model estimate of $46,000/yr. About 0% of current postings are remote-friendly.

Where the Dental Assistant jobs are

The places with the most live openings right now: Delaware (1,727) · Indiana (496) · Louisiana (478) · Texas (429) · New Orleans (407) · New Jersey (239) · New Hampshire (199).

Who is hiring Dental Assistants

Employers with the most live Dental Assistant postings right now: Midas Tire & Auto Experts, Rasch Metalle.De, Rauhut Steuerberater.De, Zuihokai Group.Org, The Learning Experience - Bayside.

A sample of live Dental Assistant openings

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The Learning Experience - Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO, US

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our team. At The Learning Experience, you can have the opportunity to create a positive and engaging learning environment for children, where

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The Learning Experience - South Windsor, CT
South Windsor, CT, US

Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discounts Free uniforms Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Teacher – The Learning Experience | South Windsor, CT Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour Schedule: Monday – Fr

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The Learning Experience - Gilbert, AZ -Morrison Ranch
Gilbert, AZ, US

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistan

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The Learning Experience - Westampton
Mount Holly, NJ, US

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our team. At The Learning Experience, you can have the opportunity to create a positive and engaging learning environment for children, where

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The Learning Experience - Bethlehem
Bethlehem, PA, US

Benefits: 401(k) matching Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Paid time off Training & development We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our team. At The Learning E

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The Learning Experience - Bayside
Bayside, NY, US

Assistant Teachers at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities. The id

How the Dental Assistant pay estimate is built

The range above is a model estimate, not employer-reported pay. Of the 1,328 most relevant Dental Assistant postings we sampled, 1,328 carried enough pay information to be estimated (100%): the bottom of the range is the 10th percentile of those estimates and the top the 90th. Postings that hide pay are still counted in the job totals, but they cannot move the estimate. How we get the numbers.

Salary questions about Dental Assistant jobs

How much do Dental Assistants earn?

Typical pay for a Dental Assistant currently runs roughly $36,000–$64,000/yr, with a median around $46,000/yr. This is a model estimate and varies by location and experience.

How many Dental Assistant jobs are there?

There are currently 18,257 live Dental Assistant jobs listed on DeUnemployment, refreshed daily.

What is the average pay for a Dental Assistant?

The median pay for a Dental Assistant is about $46,000/yr, based on our live index of 18,257 postings — a model estimate from those postings, not employer-reported pay.

What is the Dental Assistant pay scale?

The Dental Assistant pay scale runs from roughly $36,000 at the 10th percentile to $64,000/yr at the 90th -- entry-level roles sit at the bottom of that range and senior or specialist roles at the top.

Are there remote Dental Assistant jobs?

About 0% of current Dental Assistant postings are remote-friendly. Use the search filters to show only remote roles.

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Salary figures are model estimates from DeUnemployment’s live index of public job postings, refreshed daily, and vary by location and experience.

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