Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Spokane-Spokane Valley
The median dental assistant earns $50,980 a year in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro, with the middle half between $46,760 and $57,330.[1]
25th percentile
$46,760
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$50,980
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$57,330
Upper end of the middle half
Spokane-Spokane Valley runs about 12% lower than the Washington median and ranks 3rd of 13 Washington metros. It is about 6% higher than the national median.
Spokane-Spokane Valley pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,550 | $46,280 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,760 | $48,780 | $44,340 |
| Median | $50,980 | $58,090 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $57,330 | $62,340 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,980 | $68,230 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $52,610 | $56,680 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Spokane-Spokane Valley: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Spokane-Spokane Valley?
The median dental assistant salary in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area is $50,980, with the middle half earning between $46,760 and $57,330 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $45,550 at the 10th percentile to $61,980 at the 90th.
Is Spokane-Spokane Valley higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Spokane-Spokane Valley runs about 12% lower than the Washington state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 13 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Spokane-Spokane Valley compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Spokane-Spokane Valley is about 6% 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley area?
BLS estimates 1,000 dental assistants were employed in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.57, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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