Dental Assisting Salary and Benefits

Average Dental Assistant Salaries

The median dental assistant salary is $31,739, with the higher 75th percentile earning $34,709 and the lower 25th earning $28,446.*

Many dental assistant positions are salaried, guaranteeing you a regular paycheck. Private practices often have fewer hours (3 or 4 days per week), allowing you an easy schedule that complements your lifestyle.

The benefits packages offered to dental assistants vary from one practice to another, but can include:

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Free dental care
• Paid sick leave
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• 401(k) pension plan
• Health insurance
• Uniform allowance

Dental assistants with experience have higher earning potential. Also, the salary of a dental assistant depends primarily upon the responsibilities associated with the specific position and the geographic location of employment.

*source: Salary.com