Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Yakima
The median dental assistant earns $46,670 a year in the Yakima metro, with the middle half between $45,080 and $55,650.[1]
25th percentile
$45,080
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,670
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$55,650
Upper end of the middle half
Yakima runs about 20% lower than the Washington median and ranks 13th of 13 Washington metros. It is about 3% lower than the national median.
Yakima pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,420 | $46,280 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,080 | $48,780 | $44,340 |
| Median | $46,670 | $58,090 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $55,650 | $62,340 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,490 | $68,230 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $48,690 | $56,680 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Yakima: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Yakima?
The median dental assistant salary in the Yakima metro area is $46,670, with the middle half earning between $45,080 and $55,650 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,420 at the 10th percentile to $59,490 at the 90th.
Is Yakima higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Yakima runs about 20% lower than the Washington state median for dental assistants. It ranks 13th of 13 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Yakima compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Yakima is about 3% 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 Yakima area?
BLS estimates 480 dental assistants were employed in the Yakima metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 2.00, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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