SOC 31-9091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistants — Springfield
Springfield, MA · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dental Assistants in Springfield, MA is $49,690 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 Springfield, MA is $49,690 per year, close to the national median of $48,070 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $47,960 and $58,240. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,890 and the ninetieth at $59,670.
The area has 610 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Boston records the highest median at $58,160. Of the 408 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 282nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,890 | −12.9% |
| 25th | $47,960 | −0.2% |
| Median (50th) | $49,690 | +3.4% |
| 75th | $58,240 | +21.2% |
| 90th | $59,670 | +24.1% |
| Mean | $52,070 | +8.3% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $58,160 | 7,190 | |
| 2 | Barnstable Town | $58,080 | 240 | |
| 3 | Amherst Town | $54,970 | 160 | |
| 4 | Pittsfield | $51,470 | 130 | |
| 5 | Worcester | $50,720 | 880 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $49,690 buys what $46,966 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,966US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,690 a year, 3.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,890 to $59,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 610 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $58,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Assistants in Springfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $49,690, or $23.89 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 Springfield, MA is 3.4% 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 Springfield, MA earns more than $59,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,890 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 Boston, at $58,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 610 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, MA. 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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