Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Bangor
The median dental assistant earns $49,160 a year in the Bangor metro, with the middle half between $47,600 and $58,970.[1]
25th percentile
$47,600
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,160
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,970
Upper end of the middle half
Bangor runs about 18% lower than the Maine median and ranks 3rd of 3 Maine metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.
Bangor pay range vs. Maine and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Maine annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,970 | $47,290 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $47,600 | $49,250 | $44,340 |
| Median | $49,160 | $60,070 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,970 | $61,510 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,490 | $62,660 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $52,640 | $57,140 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Bangor: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Bangor?
The median dental assistant salary in the Bangor metro area is $49,160, with the middle half earning between $47,600 and $58,970 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $45,970 at the 10th percentile to $60,490 at the 90th.
Is Bangor higher or lower than the rest of Maine?
Bangor runs about 18% lower than the Maine state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 3 Maine metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bangor compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Bangor is about 2% 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 Bangor area?
BLS estimates 190 dental assistants were employed in the Bangor metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.05, so the role is close to the national average.
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