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Dental Assistants Salaries
in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.75 – $31.63
Average Annual Pay
Range: $59,800 – $65,780
Salaries for Dental Assistants near Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
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Alabama, AL
$19.99
33.8%Lower than Dental Assistants in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Alaska, AK
$27.63
8.5%Lower than Dental Assistants in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Arizona, AZ
$25.26
16.3%Lower than Dental Assistants in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Arkansas, AR
$20.56
31.9%Lower than Dental Assistants in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
California, CA
$27.05
10.4%Lower than Dental Assistants in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
How much do Dental Assistants make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$25.66/hr
Range: $24.44 - $26.89
Annual Rate
$53,372
Range: $50,830 - $55,913
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.19/hr
Range: $28.75 - $31.63
Annual Rate
$62,790
Range: $59,800 - $65,780
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.72/hr
Range: $33.06 - $36.37
Annual Rate
$72,209
Range: $68,770 - $75,647
Dental Assistants job description
Dental Assistants professionals play a vital role in the healthcare industry, providing essential medical services and patient care. They work in various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and private practices to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- •Provide direct patient care and medical services
- •Document patient information and treatment plans
- •Collaborate with healthcare team members
- •Follow medical protocols and safety procedures
- •Maintain medical equipment and supplies
- •Stay current with medical advancements and certifications
- •Medical knowledge and clinical skills
- •Patient care and communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Critical thinking and problem-solving
- •Compassion and empathy
- •Time management
- •Required certifications or licenses
- •Relevant education or degree
- •Clinical experience preferred
- •Background check and health screening
