Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Anchorage
The median dental assistant earns $57,710 a year in the Anchorage metro, with the middle half between $47,300 and $61,780.[1]
25th percentile
$47,300
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$57,710
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$61,780
Upper end of the middle half
Anchorage runs about the same as the Alaska median and ranks 1st of 2 Alaska metros. It is about 20% higher than the national median.
Anchorage pay range vs. Alaska and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alaska annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,280 | $40,300 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $47,300 | $47,480 | $44,340 |
| Median | $57,710 | $57,710 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $61,780 | $61,370 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $62,710 | $62,780 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $54,540 | $55,220 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Anchorage: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Anchorage?
The median dental assistant salary in the Anchorage metro area is $57,710, with the middle half earning between $47,300 and $61,780 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $40,280 at the 10th percentile to $62,710 at the 90th.
Is Anchorage higher or lower than the rest of Alaska?
Anchorage runs about the same as the Alaska state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 2 Alaska metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Anchorage compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Anchorage is about 20% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Anchorage area?
BLS estimates 640 dental assistants were employed in the Anchorage metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.45, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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