Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Maryland | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $48,620 | $48,867 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $23.38 | $23.49 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $46,305.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Assistant in Maryland is $48,620, or about $23.38 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,867. Maryland is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level dental assistants in Maryland typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,560 dental assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $48,620, Maryland offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 529 of the 728 occupations reported in Maryland — higher than 27% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Occupational Therapy Assistants at $82,010, Physical Therapist Assistants at $77,670, Massage Therapists at $62,270 — all figures are median annual wages for Maryland.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Maryland levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 116.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 529 of the 728 occupations reported in Maryland — higher than 27% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Maryland | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $82,010 | $710 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $77,670 | $1,430 |
| Massage Therapists | $62,270 | $1,350 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $51,440 | $250 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $48,680 | $1,160 |
| Medical Assistants | $46,410 | $16,390 |
Maryland levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 116.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 728 occupations in Maryland.