Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Longview-Kelso
The median dental assistant earns $47,500 a year in the Longview-Kelso metro, with the middle half between $46,210 and $58,330.[1]
25th percentile
$46,210
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,500
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,330
Upper end of the middle half
Longview-Kelso runs about 18% lower than the Washington median and ranks 11th of 13 Washington metros. It is about 1% lower than the national median.
Longview-Kelso pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,010 | $46,280 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,210 | $48,780 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,500 | $58,090 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,330 | $62,340 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,640 | $68,230 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $51,600 | $56,680 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Longview-Kelso: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Longview-Kelso?
The median dental assistant salary in the Longview-Kelso metro area is $47,500, with the middle half earning between $46,210 and $58,330 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $39,010 at the 10th percentile to $61,640 at the 90th.
Is Longview-Kelso higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Longview-Kelso runs about 18% lower than the Washington state median for dental assistants. It ranks 11th of 13 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Longview-Kelso compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Longview-Kelso is about 1% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Longview-Kelso area?
BLS estimates 190 dental assistants were employed in the Longview-Kelso metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.84, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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