Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
The median dental assistant earns $59,890 a year in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro, with the middle half between $57,570 and $64,270.[1]
25th percentile
$57,570
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$59,890
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$64,270
Upper end of the middle half
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro runs about 3% higher than the Washington median and ranks 2nd of 13 Washington metros. It is about 25% higher than the national median.
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,290 | $46,280 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $57,570 | $48,780 | $44,340 |
| Median | $59,890 | $58,090 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $64,270 | $62,340 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $76,040 | $68,230 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $60,700 | $56,680 | $50,200 |
4,120
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1.37
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Dental Assistant salary in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro?
The median dental assistant salary in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area is $59,890, with the middle half earning between $57,570 and $64,270 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $47,290 at the 10th percentile to $76,040 at the 90th.
Is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro runs about 3% higher than the Washington state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 13 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro is about 25% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area?
BLS estimates 4,120 dental assistants were employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.37, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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