Orthodontist Dental Assistant Salary in Kennewick, WA

How much does an Orthodontist Dental Assistant make in Kennewick, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Orthodontist Dental Assistant in Kennewick, WA is $51,282. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,957 to $56,367, with most professionals earning between $41,108 and $60,996.

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What is an Orthodontist Dental Assistant?

An Orthodontist Dental Assistant works alongside orthodontists to provide support in the treatment of dental and orthodontic issues. Their responsibilities include preparing patients for treatment, taking X-rays and impressions, sterilizing equipment, and providing chairside assistance during procedures. They also educate patients on proper oral hygiene and care for their braces or other orthodontic appliances. Additionally, orthodontist dental assistants may also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role, as well as a thorough understanding of dental and orthodontic procedures.

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What does an Orthodontist Dental Assistant do?

Common responsibilities of an Orthodontist Dental Assistant

Maintaining patient records and updating treatment plans as directed by the orthodontist.

September 03, 2023

Assisting with the administration of local anesthesia and other medications as directed by the orthodontist.

September 10, 2023

Assisting with front office duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and processing patient payments.

September 14, 2023

Providing chairside assistance to the orthodontist during procedures, including handing instruments and materials as needed.

September 21, 2023

Ordering and maintaining inventory of orthodontic supplies and materials.

September 22, 2023

Taking and developing dental x-rays for the orthodontist to review.

October 14, 2023

Providing patient education on proper oral hygiene and care of orthodontic appliances.

October 14, 2023

Assisting the orthodontist during dental procedures such as braces adjustments, fitting of orthodontic appliances, and taking dental impressions.

October 31, 2023

Monitoring and comforting patients during orthodontic procedures, and addressing any concerns or questions they may have.

November 01, 2023

Preparing and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment for use in orthodontic procedures.

November 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Orthodontist Dental Assistant in Kennewick, WA

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45957

56367

51282

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56574

51362

What is the average salary for Orthodontist Dental Assistant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Orthodontist Dental Assistant in Kennewick, WA. The base salary for Orthodontist Dental Assistant ranges from $45,957 to $56,367 with the average base salary of $51,282. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,043 to $56,574 with the average total cash compensation of $51,362.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$51,282	$45,957 - $56,367
Bonus	$80	$86 - $208
Total Pay	$51,362	$46,043 - $56,574

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Orthodontist Dental Assistant Salary Near Kennewick, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Kennewick, WA
CITY, STATE Richland, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,688 - $56,037	COMPARE TO Kennewick, WA
CITY, STATE Pasco, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,580 - $55,904	COMPARE TO Kennewick, WA
CITY, STATE Yakima, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,586 - $53,459	COMPARE TO Kennewick, WA
CITY, STATE Spokane, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,193 - $54,203	COMPARE TO Kennewick, WA
CITY, STATE Coeur D Alene, ID	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,846 - $53,778	COMPARE TO Kennewick, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,880 - $57,499	COMPARE TO Kennewick, WA

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About Kennewick, Washington

Kennewick (/ˈkɛnəwɪk/) is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the State of Washington, along the southwest bank of the Columbia River, just southeast of the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers and across from the confluence of the Columbia and the Snake River. It is the most populous of the three cities collectively referred to as the Tri-Cities (the others being Pasco across the Columbia and Richland across the Yakima). The population was 73,917 at the 2010 census. July 1, 2017 estimates from the Census Bureau put the city's population at 81,607. The nearest commercia...

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About Kennewick, Washington Kennewick (/ˈkɛnəwɪk/) is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the State of Washington, along the southwest bank of the Columbia River,....More

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