Dental Assistants Salary in Puerto Rico

Dental assistants in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $37,530 a year) and the least in Mayaguez ($33,950), across the 6 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental assistants average at $36,870 and the median at $35,910 for 3,210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $50,200.

Dental Assistants average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$37,530
Aguadilla$36,990
Arecibo$36,510
Ponce$36,290
Guayama$34,320
Mayaguez$33,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$37,530	$36,130	$27,670	n/a	n/a
Aguadilla	$36,990	$35,030	$27,050	n/a	n/a
Arecibo	$36,510	$35,100	$26,660	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$36,290	$30,260	$26,950	n/a	n/a
Guayama	$34,320	$26,950	$22,660	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$33,950	$29,330	$22,860	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Puerto Rico

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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