Dental Assistants
Role Overview
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $64,630 |
| Massachusetts | $57,960 |
| Oregon | $57,720 |
| Washington | $57,040 |
| District of Columbia | $56,500 |
| Alaska | $55,950 |
| Maine | $51,340 |
| North Dakota | $51,310 |
| Vermont | $51,020 |
| Connecticut | $50,820 |
| New Hampshire | $50,260 |
| Arizona | $49,000 |
| California | $48,910 |
| North Carolina | $48,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,290 |
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Median Annual Salary
$47,300
Projected Growth (10yr)
+6.4%
Avg. annual openings
52.9k
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