Dental Assistants Salary in Massachusetts
Dental Assistants in Massachusetts earn a median of $57,980 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,680
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,270; the top 10% earn over $72,790. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
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Dental Assistants pay in Massachusetts
How much do dental assistants make in Massachusetts?
The median is $57,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,270 and the top 10% earn over $72,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 50 (+21% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.