According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national average hourly rate for a Dental Assistant is $20.34 ($42,310 yearly) in the United States. Of course, rates vary depending on location, skills, years of experience, and other factors.

On Mayday Dental Staffing, our Dental Assistant candidates are averaging $27 per hour ($54,000 yearly). This is based on 3,891 recently filled jobs with an accepted hourly range between $22 and $38 per hour, and a median hourly rate of $28 per hour.