Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Portland-South Portland
The median dental assistant earns $61,240 a year in the Portland-South Portland metro, with the middle half between $54,170 and $61,520.[1]
25th percentile
$54,170
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$61,240
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$61,520
Upper end of the middle half
Portland-South Portland runs about 2% higher than the Maine median and ranks 1st of 3 Maine metros. It is about 27% higher than the national median.
Portland-South Portland pay range vs. Maine and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Maine annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,160 | $47,290 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $54,170 | $49,250 | $44,340 |
| Median | $61,240 | $60,070 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $61,520 | $61,510 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $62,660 | $62,660 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $59,380 | $57,140 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Portland-South Portland: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Portland-South Portland?
The median dental assistant salary in the Portland-South Portland metro area is $61,240, with the middle half earning between $54,170 and $61,520 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $49,160 at the 10th percentile to $62,660 at the 90th.
Is Portland-South Portland higher or lower than the rest of Maine?
Portland-South Portland runs about 2% higher than the Maine state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 3 Maine metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Portland-South Portland compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Portland-South Portland is about 27% 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 Portland-South Portland area?
BLS estimates 830 dental assistants were employed in the Portland-South Portland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.16, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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