The median annual wage for Dental Assistants in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $48,270 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,870.
Pay spans roughly $37,670 at the 10th percentile to $61,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.21 per hour. An estimated 7,960 people work as dental assistants in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $48,270 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,870 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.21 |
| 10th percentile | $37,670 |
| 90th percentile | $61,350 |
| Employment | 7,960 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.