SOC 31-9091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistants — Central Oregon
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dental Assistants in Central Oregon, OR is $50,040 per year, close to the national median of $48,070 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dental Assistants in Central Oregon, OR is $50,040 per year, close to the national median of $48,070 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $45,350 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,970 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,190 to $57,200.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.0 of every thousand jobs. Portland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,890. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 153rd of 263 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,350 | −5.7% |
| 25th | $47,190 | −1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $50,040 | +4.1% |
| 75th | $57,200 | +19.0% |
| 90th | $59,970 | +24.8% |
| Mean | $52,190 | +8.6% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $50,040 buys what $48,395 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,395US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,040 a year, 4.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,350 to $59,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $59,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Assistants in Central Oregon, OR?
The median annual wage is $50,040, or $24.06 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,070, so pay in Central Oregon, OR is 4.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Central Oregon, OR earns more than $59,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $59,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Central Oregon, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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