How much does a Dental Office Assistant make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Office Assistant in Washington, DC is $47,026. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,602 to $51,404, with most professionals earning between $40,484 and $55,390.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Office Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Office Assistant Salary $40,484 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Office Assistant Salary $43,602 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Office Assistant Salary $47,026 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Office Assistant Salary $51,404 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Office Assistant Salary $55,390 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $43,602 10% $40,484 90% $55,390 75% $51,404 $47,026 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Dental Office Assistant

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Office Assistant in Washington, DC. The base salary for Dental Office Assistant ranges from $43,602 to $51,404 with the average base salary of $47,026. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,602 to $51,404 with the average total cash compensation of $47,026.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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