Occupation ยท SOC 31-9091
Dental Assistants: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of dental assistants typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 375,430 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $47,300 ($22.74 an hour).
US employment
375,430
Median annual wage
$47,300
Mean annual wage
$48,860
Median hourly wage
$22.74
Education and training
Typical education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. California54,580
- 2. Texas31,360
- 3. Florida23,020
- 4. New York19,700
- 5. Illinois15,620
- 6. Washington13,330
- 7. Pennsylvania12,410
- 8. Michigan11,830
- 9. Ohio11,130
- 10. North Carolina11,100
States that pay the most
- 1. Minnesota$64,630
- 2. Massachusetts$57,960
- 3. Oregon$57,720
- 4. Washington$57,040
- 5. District of Columbia$56,500
- 6. Alaska$55,950
- 7. Maine$51,340
- 8. North Dakota$51,310
- 9. Vermont$51,020
- 10. Connecticut$50,820
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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