Dental Assistant salary in Maryland
What dental assistants earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,620$23.38 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$41,600 – $58,820Top 10%: $61,710+
Jobs6,5600.95× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Maryland cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $47,540 | $22.85 | 8,440 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,570 | $23.83 | 6,510 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $48,410 | $23.28 | 2,930 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $46,690 | $22.45 | 260 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $55,170 | $26.53 | 190 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $48,030 | $23.09 | 170 |
| Salisbury, MD | $46,850 | $22.53 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
Arizona · $49,000 Michigan · $48,820 Indiana · $48,670 Illinois · $48,610 Iowa · $48,430 Colorado · $48,340
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990 Physical Therapists · $106,890
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Maryland?
Dental Assistants in Maryland earned a median of $48,620 a year ($23.38 an hour) in May 2025, 1% more than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $41,600 to $58,820.
Where in Maryland do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, 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.