Dental Assistants Salary in Rhode Island
Dental Assistants in Rhode Island earn a median of $50,150 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,640; the top 10% earn over $60,900. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$57,800 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$49,770 median in Rhode Island
Dental Assistants pay in Rhode Island
How much do dental assistants make in Rhode Island?
The median is $50,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,640 and the top 10% earn over $60,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 50 (+4% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.