Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $50,150 | $48,867 | +3% |
| Median hourly wage | $24.11 | $23.49 | +3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $49,022.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Assistant in Rhode Island is $50,150, or about $24.11 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,867. Rhode Island is +3% above the national median.
Entry-level dental assistants in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,050 dental assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $50,150, Rhode Island offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.