Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Kennewick-Richland
The median dental assistant earns $49,540 a year in the Kennewick-Richland metro, with the middle half between $47,760 and $58,900.[1]
25th percentile
$47,760
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,540
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,900
Upper end of the middle half
Kennewick-Richland runs about 15% lower than the Washington median and ranks 7th of 13 Washington metros. It is about 3% higher than the national median.
Kennewick-Richland pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,920 | $46,280 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $47,760 | $48,780 | $44,340 |
| Median | $49,540 | $58,090 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,900 | $62,340 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,370 | $68,230 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $54,040 | $56,680 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Kennewick-Richland: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Kennewick-Richland?
The median dental assistant salary in the Kennewick-Richland metro area is $49,540, with the middle half earning between $47,760 and $58,900 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $45,920 at the 10th percentile to $61,370 at the 90th.
Is Kennewick-Richland higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Kennewick-Richland runs about 15% lower than the Washington state median for dental assistants. It ranks 7th of 13 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Kennewick-Richland compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Kennewick-Richland 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 Kennewick-Richland area?
BLS estimates 520 dental assistants were employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.61, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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