Dental Assistants pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,510 or more. The middle half of dental assistants in Providence earn between $47,830 and $58,480.
- $45K10th
- $48K25th
- $49KMedian
- $58K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,100 | $4,342 | $25.05 |
| Median | $49,460 | $4,122 | $23.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,830 | $3,986 | $23.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,480 | $4,873 | $28.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Assistants pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Dental assistants in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($52,790) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($50,200). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $48,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $52,100 | $49,460 | $44,700 | $60,510 | 1,650 |
| Rhode Island | $52,790 | $50,150 | $45,640 | $60,900 | 1,050 |
| United States | $50,200 | $48,070 | $37,130 | $62,250 | 387,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dental Assistants salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $52,100, a single filer in Providence takes home about $42,705 a year, or $3,559 a month and $1,643 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $42,705 | $3,559 |
| Working in MA | $41,757 | $3,480 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for dental assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $52,100 buys what about $51,192 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 10.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Assistants salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$54,400
- Worcester, MA$54,070
- Boston, MA$57,520
- Barnstable, MA$56,510
- Hartford, CT$53,810
- Springfield, MA$52,070
Highest-paying cities for dental assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($71,150).
- San Jose, CA$71,150
- Minneapolis, MN$67,420
- San Francisco, CA$64,900
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,500
- Rochester, MN$61,860
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Dental Assistants salary in Providence: questions
How much do dental assistants make an hour in Providence?
$25.05 an hour on average, and $23.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental assistants salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental assistants take-home pay in Providence?
About $42,705 a year ($3,559 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,100. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do dental assistants earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($50,200).
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; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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