Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistant Salary in Portland-South Portland
The median dental assistant earns $61,240 a year in the Portland-South Portland metro, with most between $54,170 and $61,520.
25th percentile
$54,170
Entry / lower range
Median
$61,240
The typical pay
75th percentile
$61,520
Experienced / upper range
Portland-South Portland runs about 2% above the Maine median. Versus the national median, it's about 27% above average.
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Dental Assistant salary in Portland-South Portland: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in Portland-South Portland?
The median dental assistant salary in the Portland-South Portland area is about $61,240, with most earning between $54,170 and $61,520 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is Portland-South Portland higher or lower than the rest of Maine?
Portland-South Portland runs about 2% above the Maine state median for dental assistants.
How does Portland-South Portland compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Portland-South Portland is about 27% above average.