The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics does not distinguish between registered dental assistants and unregistered dental assistants. The median annual wage for dental assistants was $40,080 in May 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.1 The lowest 10% earned less than $27,980, and the highest 10% earned more than $56,930.
Be advised, salary for entry level positions may be lower than the national average.