The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA is $47,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,920.
Pay spans roughly $45,820 at the 10th percentile to $59,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.02 per hour. An estimated 540 people work as dental assistants in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA.
| Median (annual) | $47,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.02 |
| 10th percentile | $45,820 |
| 90th percentile | $59,710 |
| Employment | 540 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.