The salary statistics and trend of dental assistants in the industry of individual and family services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare dental assistant salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,470 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,740 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,110 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $39,420 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $48,210 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for dental assistants in the industry of individual and family services. 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 $48,210. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,110. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent dental assistants is $25,470.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dental assistants in the industry of Individual and Family Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $35,110 | 4.50% | 15.95% |
| 2016 | $33,530 | 2.48% | - |
| 2015 | $32,700 | 5.96% | - |
| 2014 | $30,750 | -0.23% | - |
| 2013 | $30,820 | 4.25% | - |
| 2012 | $29,510 | - | - |
The average salaries of dental assistants in 30 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of dental assistants in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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