Dental Assistants Salary in Maine

Dental assistants in Maine earn the most in Portland (average $59,380 a year) and the least in Bangor ($52,640), across the 3 Maine metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental assistants average at $57,140 and the median at $60,070 for 1,550 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $50,200.

Dental Assistants average salary by city in Maine

Portland$59,380
Lewiston$55,980
Bangor$52,640

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$59,380	$61,240	$54,170	$47,561	102
Lewiston	$55,980	$57,650	$49,400	$45,059	95
Bangor	$52,640	$49,160	$47,600	$42,601	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dental Assistants salary in other states

Dental Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Maine

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9091.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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