The salary statistics and trend of dental assistants in the industry of medical equipment and supplies manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare dental assistant salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,020 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $33,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $39,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $49,350 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for dental assistants in the industry of medical equipment and supplies manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) dental assistants is $49,350. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $33,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent dental assistants is $25,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dental assistants in the industry of Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $33,580 | 4.97% | 15.22% |
| 2015 | $31,910 | 7.18% | - |
| 2014 | $29,620 | -8.64% | - |
| 2013 | $32,180 | 11.53% | - |
| 2012 | $28,470 | - | - |
The average salaries of dental assistants in two industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of dental assistants in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | |
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