Dental Assistant salary in Alaska
What dental assistants earn in Alaska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$57,710$27.74 per hour
vs U.S.+20%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$47,480 – $61,370Top 10%: $62,780+
Jobs1,1401.40× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Alaska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $57,710 | $27.74 | 640 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $60,240 | $28.96 | 360 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $56,810 | $27.31 | 140 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alaska
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $59,530 Oregon · $59,490 Washington · $58,090 Massachusetts · $57,980 North Dakota · $57,770 Connecticut · $56,850
Other healthcare salaries in Alaska
Registered Nurses · $109,480 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,740 Medical Assistants · $52,560 Nursing Assistants · $46,370 Medical Records Specialists · $61,090 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $54,070 Pharmacy Technicians · $52,640 Dental Hygienists · $132,690 Family Medicine Physicians · $323,490 Nurse Practitioners · $155,170 Physician Assistants · $150,700 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,950
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Alaska?
Dental Assistants in Alaska earned a median of $57,710 a year ($27.74 an hour) in May 2025, 20% more than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $47,480 to $61,370.
Where in Alaska do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Alaska, pay was highest in Anchorage, AK at $57,710.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.