Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Bellingham
The median dental assistant earns $49,830 a year in the Bellingham metro, with the middle half between $47,170 and $59,010.[1]
25th percentile
$47,170
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,830
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,010
Upper end of the middle half
Bellingham runs about 14% lower than the Washington median and ranks 4th of 13 Washington metros. It is about 4% higher than the national median.
Bellingham pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,610 | $46,280 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $47,170 | $48,780 | $44,340 |
| Median | $49,830 | $58,090 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,010 | $62,340 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,250 | $68,230 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $53,600 | $56,680 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Bellingham: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Bellingham?
The median dental assistant salary in the Bellingham metro area is $49,830, with the middle half earning between $47,170 and $59,010 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $46,610 at the 10th percentile to $61,250 at the 90th.
Is Bellingham higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Bellingham runs about 14% lower than the Washington state median for dental assistants. It ranks 4th of 13 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bellingham compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Bellingham is about 4% 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 Bellingham area?
BLS estimates 410 dental assistants were employed in the Bellingham metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.81, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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