The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Portland-South Portland, ME is $59,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,780.
Pay spans roughly $48,290 at the 10th percentile to $64,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.58 per hour. An estimated 740 people work as dental assistants in Portland-South Portland, ME.
| Median (annual) | $59,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,780 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.58 |
| 10th percentile | $48,290 |
| 90th percentile | $64,590 |
| Employment | 740 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.