Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Springfield
The median dental assistant earns $49,690 a year in the Springfield metro, with the middle half between $47,960 and $58,240.[1]
25th percentile
$47,960
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,690
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,240
Upper end of the middle half
Springfield runs about 14% lower than the Massachusetts median and ranks 6th of 7 Massachusetts metros. It is about 3% higher than the national median.
Springfield pay range vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Massachusetts annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,890 | $47,270 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $47,960 | $48,600 | $44,340 |
| Median | $49,690 | $57,980 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,240 | $60,720 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,670 | $72,790 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $52,070 | $56,640 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Springfield: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Springfield?
The median dental assistant salary in the Springfield metro area is $49,690, with the middle half earning between $47,960 and $58,240 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $41,890 at the 10th percentile to $59,670 at the 90th.
Is Springfield higher or lower than the rest of Massachusetts?
Springfield runs about 14% lower than the Massachusetts state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 7 Massachusetts metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Springfield compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Springfield is about 3% 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 Springfield area?
BLS estimates 610 dental assistants were employed in the Springfield metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.22, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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