The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Rhode Island is $48,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,700.
Pay spans roughly $38,500 at the 10th percentile to $75,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.11 per hour. An estimated 1,120 people work as dental assistants in Rhode Island.
| Median (annual) | $48,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.11 |
| 10th percentile | $38,500 |
| 90th percentile | $75,940 |
| Employment | 1,120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.