Dental Assistant salary in Delaware
What dental assistants earn in Delaware and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,600$22.89 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$43,480 – $55,650Top 10%: $56,840+
Jobs9900.82× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Delaware cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,570 | $23.83 | 6,510 |
| Dover, DE | $45,700 | $21.97 | 190 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $48,220 | $23.18 | 190 |
Hospitals and jobs in Delaware
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $47,930 South Dakota · $47,900 Kentucky · $47,730 Florida · $47,620 Wisconsin · $47,520 South Carolina · $47,320
Other healthcare salaries in Delaware
Registered Nurses · $99,520 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Nursing Assistants · $42,030 Medical Assistants · $44,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $68,710 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,430 Nurse Practitioners · $131,040 Physicians, All Other · $297,470 Physical Therapists · $102,050 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,790 Physician Assistants · $139,350 Pharmacists · $152,880
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Delaware?
Dental Assistants in Delaware earned a median of $47,600 a year ($22.89 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $43,480 to $55,650.
Where in Delaware do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Delaware, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $49,570.
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.