Dental Assistant Salary in Baltimore, MD
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$44,459
Hourly Rate
$21.37
/hour
Jobs in Area
320
employed
Dental Assistant Salary Range in Baltimore, MD
Annual Salary Range
$28k
10th percentile
$37k
25th
$52k
75th
$64k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $28,408 | $13.66 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,015 | $17.80 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $44,459 | $21.37 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,922 | $24.96 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $63,908 | $30.73 |
| Average (Mean) | $48,023 | $23.09 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Dental Assistant salary in Baltimore, MD is $44,459 per year or $21.37 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Baltimore, MD Compares
vs National Average
$44,820
vs Maryland Average
$46,211
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$40,976
Cost of living in Baltimore, MD is 8.5% above the national average.
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