Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Walla Walla
The median dental assistant earns $49,790 a year in the Walla Walla metro, with the middle half between $45,980 and $56,610.[1]
25th percentile
$45,980
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,790
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$56,610
Upper end of the middle half
Walla Walla runs about 14% lower than the Washington median and ranks 6th of 13 Washington metros. It is about 4% higher than the national median.
Walla Walla pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,000 | $46,280 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,980 | $48,780 | $44,340 |
| Median | $49,790 | $58,090 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $56,610 | $62,340 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,240 | $68,230 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $51,880 | $56,680 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Walla Walla: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Walla Walla?
The median dental assistant salary in the Walla Walla metro area is $49,790, with the middle half earning between $45,980 and $56,610 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $44,000 at the 10th percentile to $60,240 at the 90th.
Is Walla Walla higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Walla Walla runs about 14% lower than the Washington state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 13 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Walla Walla compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla area?
BLS estimates 110 dental assistants were employed in the Walla Walla metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.66, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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