Dental Assistant salary in Massachusetts
What dental assistants earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$57,980$27.88 per hour
vs U.S.+21%U.S. median $48,070
Middle half earn$48,600 – $60,720Top 10%: $72,790+
Jobs9,6801.07× the U.S. concentration
Dental Assistant pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $58,160 | $27.96 | 7,190 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $49,460 | $23.78 | 1,650 |
| Worcester, MA | $50,720 | $24.39 | 880 |
| Springfield, MA | $49,690 | $23.89 | 610 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $58,080 | $27.92 | 240 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $54,970 | $26.43 | 160 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $51,470 | $24.75 | 130 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $55,880 | $26.86 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Dental Assistant pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $59,530 Oregon · $59,490 Washington · $58,090 North Dakota · $57,770 Alaska · $57,710 Connecticut · $56,850
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640 Physical Therapists · $103,790
Questions
How much does a dental assistant make in Massachusetts?
Dental Assistants in Massachusetts earned a median of $57,980 a year ($27.88 an hour) in May 2025, 21% more than the national median of $48,070. The middle half earned $48,600 to $60,720.
Where in Massachusetts do dental assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $58,160.
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.