Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Lewiston-Auburn
The median dental assistant earns $57,650 a year in the Lewiston-Auburn metro, with the middle half between $49,400 and $60,420.[1]
25th percentile
$49,400
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$57,650
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$60,420
Upper end of the middle half
Lewiston-Auburn runs about 4% lower than the Maine median and ranks 2nd of 3 Maine metros. It is about 20% higher than the national median.
Lewiston-Auburn pay range vs. Maine and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Maine annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,250 | $47,290 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $49,400 | $49,250 | $44,340 |
| Median | $57,650 | $60,070 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $60,420 | $61,510 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $62,540 | $62,660 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $55,980 | $57,140 | $50,200 |
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2.16
0.87
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Dental Assistant salary in Lewiston-Auburn: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Lewiston-Auburn?
The median dental assistant salary in the Lewiston-Auburn metro area is $57,650, with the middle half earning between $49,400 and $60,420 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $48,250 at the 10th percentile to $62,540 at the 90th.
Is Lewiston-Auburn higher or lower than the rest of Maine?
Lewiston-Auburn runs about 4% lower than the Maine state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 3 Maine metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lewiston-Auburn compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Lewiston-Auburn 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 Lewiston-Auburn area?
BLS estimates 100 dental assistants were employed in the Lewiston-Auburn metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.87, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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