Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Delaware
The median dental assistant earns $47,600 a year in Delaware, with most between $43,480 and $55,650.
25th percentile
$43,480
Entry / lower range
Median
$47,600
The typical pay
75th percentile
$55,650
Experienced / upper range
That's roughly $47,600 per year or $22.89/hr at the median. Delaware runs about 1% in line with the national median.
Top-paying metros in Delaware
What drives dental assistant pay in Delaware
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 Delaware: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in Delaware?
The median dental assistant salary in Delaware is about $47,600 per year ($22.89/hr), based on BLS OEWS data (May 2025). Most earn between $43,480 and $55,650.
How does Delaware compare to the national average?
At a $47,600 median, dental assistant pay in Delaware runs about 1% in line with the national median. Local cost of living and demand drive most of the difference.
Which Delaware cities pay dental assistants the most?
Among Delaware metros, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is at the top, with a median around $49,570.
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