Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee
The median dental assistant earns $48,300 a year in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee metro, with the middle half between $45,500 and $57,120.[1]
25th percentile
$45,500
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,300
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$57,120
Upper end of the middle half
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee runs about 17% lower than the Washington median and ranks 10th of 13 Washington metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,500 | $46,280 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,500 | $48,780 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,300 | $58,090 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $57,120 | $62,340 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,440 | $68,230 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $51,680 | $56,680 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee?
The median dental assistant salary in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee metro area is $48,300, with the middle half earning between $45,500 and $57,120 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $44,500 at the 10th percentile to $59,440 at the 90th.
Is Wenatchee-East Wenatchee higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee runs about 17% lower than the Washington state median for dental assistants. It ranks 10th of 13 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Wenatchee-East Wenatchee compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee area?
BLS estimates 210 dental assistants were employed in the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.63, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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