Dental Assistants Salary in Massachusetts
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for dental assistants in Massachusetts was $57,980 +20.6% vs national
Massachusetts vs United States
| Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $57,980 | $48,070 |
| Median hourly | $27.88 | $23.11 |
| Employment | 9,680 | 387,790 |
| Location quotient | 1.07 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Massachusetts) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Reading the data
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $47,270, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $72,790 — a 1.5x gap between entry-level and top earners.
The mean wage of $56,640 sits 2.3% below the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average down.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average dental assistants salary in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage in Massachusetts is $57,980 ($27.88 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does Massachusetts compare to the national average for dental assistants?
The Massachusetts median of $57,980 is 20.6% higher than the U.S. median of $48,070.
How many dental assistants work in Massachusetts?
Approximately 9,680 are employed in Massachusetts, per BLS OES.