Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Wheeling
The median dental assistant earns $44,610 a year in the Wheeling metro, with the middle half between $37,380 and $47,100.[1]
25th percentile
$37,380
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$44,610
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,100
Upper end of the middle half
Wheeling runs about 18% higher than the West Virginia median and ranks 4th of 10 West Virginia metros. It is about 7% lower than the national median.
Wheeling pay range vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | West Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,410 | $31,760 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,380 | $36,360 | $44,340 |
| Median | $44,610 | $37,960 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,100 | $45,180 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,540 | $52,630 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $45,810 | $41,280 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Wheeling: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Wheeling?
The median dental assistant salary in the Wheeling metro area is $44,610, with the middle half earning between $37,380 and $47,100 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,410 at the 10th percentile to $60,540 at the 90th.
Is Wheeling higher or lower than the rest of West Virginia?
Wheeling runs about 18% higher than the West Virginia state median for dental assistants. It ranks 4th of 10 West Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Wheeling compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Wheeling is about 7% 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 Wheeling area?
BLS estimates 110 dental assistants were employed in the Wheeling metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.75, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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