Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $58,090 | $48,867 | +19% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.93 | $23.49 | +19% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $54,290.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Assistant in Washington is $58,090, or about $27.93 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,867. Washington is +19% above the national median.
Entry-level dental assistants in Washington typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 13,050 dental assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $58,090, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 536 of the 757 occupations reported in Washington — higher than 29% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Massage Therapists at $87,360, Occupational Therapy Assistants at $77,590, Physical Therapist Assistants at $66,450 — all figures are median annual wages for Washington.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Washington has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 115.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 536 of the 757 occupations reported in Washington — higher than 29% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Washington | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Massage Therapists | $87,360 | $3,740 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $77,590 | $720 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $66,450 | $2,150 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $62,040 | $3,140 |
| Medical Assistants | $59,290 | $19,500 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $58,830 | $1,670 |
Washington has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 115.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 757 occupations in Washington.