Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Albany
The median dental assistant earns $57,180 a year in the Albany metro, with the middle half between $51,660 and $59,430.[1]
25th percentile
$51,660
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$57,180
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,430
Upper end of the middle half
Albany runs about 4% lower than the Oregon median and ranks 7th of 8 Oregon metros. It is about 19% higher than the national median.
Albany pay range vs. Oregon and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Oregon annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,350 | $49,010 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $51,660 | $56,600 | $44,340 |
| Median | $57,180 | $59,490 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,430 | $63,520 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $62,340 | $75,570 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $56,340 | $60,110 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Albany: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Albany?
The median dental assistant salary in the Albany metro area is $57,180, with the middle half earning between $51,660 and $59,430 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $48,350 at the 10th percentile to $62,340 at the 90th.
Is Albany higher or lower than the rest of Oregon?
Albany runs about 4% lower than the Oregon state median for dental assistants. It ranks 7th of 8 Oregon metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Albany compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Albany is about 19% 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 Albany area?
BLS estimates 130 dental assistants were employed in the Albany metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.08, so the role is close to the national average.
Other Oregon metros