Dental Assistants Salary in Washington
Dental Assistants in Washington earn a median of $58,090 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($48,070)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 13,050
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,280; the top 10% earn over $68,230. Nationally the range is $37,130 to $62,250.
States ranked near Washington
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- Medical Assistants$59,290 median in Washington
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- Phlebotomists$48,880 median in Washington
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$62,090 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Dental Assistants pay in Washington
How much do dental assistants make in Washington?
The median is $58,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,280 and the top 10% earn over $68,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for dental assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 50 (+21% vs. the national median of $48,070). Living costs are not included.