Dental Assistants Salary in Maryland
Dental Assistants in Maryland earn a median of $48,620 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,560
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,560; the top 10% earn over $61,710. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
States ranked near Maryland
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$47,750 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
Dental Assistants pay in Maryland
How much do dental assistants make in Maryland?
The median is $48,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,560 and the top 10% earn over $61,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 50 (+1% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.