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How Much Does a Dental Assistant Make in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area, OR in 2026?

Typical pay for Dental Assistants in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area, from federal wage data (May 2024), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Oregon.

$50,710
Typical pay a year
$24.38
Typical pay an hour
-15%
vs Oregon · +5% vs US
330
Dental Assistants employed in the area
Where Dental Assistant pay falls in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$46,210
Starting out
$47,180
First years
$50,710
Typical
$58,500
Experienced
$60,960
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area

A typical Dental Assistant in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area, Oregon earns $24.38 per hour, or $50,710 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $4,226 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $46,210, and the top 10% of earners make over $60,960.

That pay is 15% below the Oregon figure of $59,490 and 5% above the national figure of $48,070. About 330 Dental Assistants work in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area.

Dental Assistant pay in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $24.38 an hour, or $50,710 a year.
  • That is 15% below the Oregon figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $46,210; the top 10% make over $60,960.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does a Dental Assistant make in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $22.21 an hour to more than $29.31 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Oregon and national figures.

Dental Assistant pay by career stage in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Dental Assistant pay by career stage in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area
Career stageCoast Oregon nonmetropolitan areaOregonUnited States
Starting out$46,210$22.21 an hour$49,010$23.56 an hour$37,130$17.85 an hour
First years$47,180$22.68 an hour$56,600$27.21 an hour$44,340$21.32 an hour
Typical Dental Assistant$50,710$24.38 an hour$59,490$28.60 an hour$48,070$23.11 an hour
Experienced$58,500$28.12 an hour$63,520$30.54 an hour$58,090$27.93 an hour
Top 10%$60,960$29.31 an hour$75,570$36.33 an hour$62,250$29.93 an hour

BLS OES May 2024 (the latest vintage BLS published for this area; state and national columns are May 2025) · city figures cover Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area compares with other Oregon cities

Portland pays Dental Assistants the most in Oregon at $59,890 a year, $9,180 more than Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area. The lowest-paying area in the state is Corvallis at $57,080.

Typical Dental Assistant pay by metro area in Oregon
#CityTypical payHourlyVs Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan areaDental Assistants employed
1Portland$59,890$28.79+18%4,120
2Bend$59,590$28.65+18%420
3Salem$59,210$28.47+17%570
4Springfield
metro incl. Eugene
$58,500$28.13+15%470
5Grants Pass$58,180$27.97+15%90
6Medford$57,300$27.55+13%310
7Albany$57,180$27.49+13%130
8Corvallis$57,080$27.44+13%100

Every metro area in Oregon with Dental Assistant wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Oregon typical pay $59,490

Is Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as a Dental Assistant?

+5%
vs national pay · -15% vs Oregon
330
Dental Assistants employed in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Dental Assistants in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area earn a strong wage by national standards: typical pay is $50,710 a year, 5% above the national figure.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Dental Assistant make in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area, OR?
A typical Dental Assistant in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area earns $50,710 a year, or $24.38 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $46,210 and the top 10% earn over $60,960.
How much does a Dental Assistant make an hour in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for Dental Assistants in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area is $24.38. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $22.21, and the top 10% earn over $29.31 an hour.
What is the starting pay for a Dental Assistant in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level Dental Assistant positions in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $22.21 an hour, or $46,210 a year.
Is Dental Assistant pay in Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of Oregon?
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area pay is 15% below the Oregon figure of $59,490 a year. Portland pays the most in Oregon at $59,890.

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