Dental Assistant salary in Maine
What dental assistants earn in Maine and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,070$28.88 per hour
vs U.S.+25%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$49,250 – $61,510Top 10%: $62,660+
Jobs1,5500.97× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Maine cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $61,240 | $29.44 | 830 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $60,770 | $29.21 | 290 |
| Bangor, ME | $49,160 | $23.64 | 190 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $47,910 | $23.03 | 130 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $57,650 | $27.72 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maine
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $59,530 Oregon · $59,490 Washington · $58,090 Massachusetts · $57,980 North Dakota · $57,770 Alaska · $57,710
Other healthcare salaries in Maine
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,580 Registered Nurses · $86,990 Nursing Assistants · $47,070 Medical Assistants · $47,580 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,400 Physical Therapists · $99,720 Nurse Practitioners · $130,260 Pharmacists · $140,930 Physicians, All Other · $419,410 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $68,690 Occupational Therapists · $84,310 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,340
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Maine?
Dental Assistants in Maine earned a median of $60,070 a year ($28.88 an hour) in May 2025, 25% more than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $49,250 to $61,510.
Where in Maine do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Maine, pay was highest in Portland-South Portland, ME at $61,240.
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.