Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Eugene-Springfield
The median dental assistant earns $58,500 a year in the Eugene-Springfield metro, with the middle half between $50,430 and $60,910.[1]
25th percentile
$50,430
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$58,500
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$60,910
Upper end of the middle half
Eugene-Springfield runs about 2% lower than the Oregon median and ranks 4th of 8 Oregon metros. It is about 22% higher than the national median.
Eugene-Springfield pay range vs. Oregon and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Oregon annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,790 | $49,010 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $50,430 | $56,600 | $44,340 |
| Median | $58,500 | $59,490 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $60,910 | $63,520 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $70,710 | $75,570 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $57,540 | $60,110 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Eugene-Springfield: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Eugene-Springfield?
The median dental assistant salary in the Eugene-Springfield metro area is $58,500, with the middle half earning between $50,430 and $60,910 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $49,790 at the 10th percentile to $70,710 at the 90th.
Is Eugene-Springfield higher or lower than the rest of Oregon?
Eugene-Springfield runs about 2% lower than the Oregon state median for dental assistants. It ranks 4th of 8 Oregon metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Eugene-Springfield compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Eugene-Springfield is about 22% 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 Eugene-Springfield area?
BLS estimates 470 dental assistants were employed in the Eugene-Springfield metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.21, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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