Maine saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for dental assistants from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average pay for dental assistants increased $1,510 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $48,860.
Here are the five states with the largest jumps in dental assistant compensation using salary data from 2023 and 2024, the latest year data is available:
Source: The 5 states where dental assistant pay increased the most / Becker’s Dental