Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Alaska
The median dental assistant earns $57,710 a year in Alaska, with most between $47,480 and $61,370.
25th percentile
$47,480
Entry / lower range
Median
$57,710
The typical pay
75th percentile
$61,370
Experienced / upper range
That's roughly $57,710 per year or $27.74/hr at the median. Alaska runs about 20% above the national median.
Top-paying metros in Alaska
What drives dental assistant pay in Alaska
Pay for a dental assistantdepends on experience, setting, and metro. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) often sit toward the upper end of the range, since they compete for talent across multiple locations and can offer benefits and advancement a single practice can't.
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Dental Assistant salary in Alaska: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in Alaska?
The median dental assistant salary in Alaska is about $57,710 per year ($27.74/hr), based on BLS OEWS data (May 2025). Most earn between $47,480 and $61,370.
How does Alaska compare to the national average?
At a $57,710 median, dental assistant pay in Alaska runs about 20% above the national median. Local cost of living and demand drive most of the difference.
Which Alaska cities pay dental assistants the most?
Among Alaska metros, Anchorage is at the top, with a median around $57,710.
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