The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Massachusetts is $57,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,790.
Pay spans roughly $47,870 at the 10th percentile to $71,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.86 per hour. An estimated 9,250 people work as dental assistants in Massachusetts.
| Median (annual) | $57,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.86 |
| 10th percentile | $47,870 |
| 90th percentile | $71,300 |
| Employment | 9,250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.