Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Bend
The median dental assistant earns $59,590 a year in the Bend metro, with the middle half between $56,970 and $62,390.[1]
25th percentile
$56,970
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$59,590
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$62,390
Upper end of the middle half
Bend runs about the same as the Oregon median and ranks 2nd of 8 Oregon metros. It is about 24% higher than the national median.
Bend pay range vs. Oregon and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Oregon annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,900 | $49,010 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $56,970 | $56,600 | $44,340 |
| Median | $59,590 | $59,490 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $62,390 | $63,520 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $73,030 | $75,570 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $58,970 | $60,110 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Bend: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Bend?
The median dental assistant salary in the Bend metro area is $59,590, with the middle half earning between $56,970 and $62,390 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $43,900 at the 10th percentile to $73,030 at the 90th.
Is Bend higher or lower than the rest of Oregon?
Bend runs about the same as the Oregon state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 8 Oregon metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bend compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Bend is about 24% 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 Bend area?
BLS estimates 420 dental assistants were employed in the Bend metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.56, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Oregon metros