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2026 Dental Assistant Salary Report
A focused summary of compensation, benefits, workload, satisfaction, and turnover trends for dental assistants, highlighting key shifts in workforce stability.
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Key Trends & takeaways
Despite a notable jump in average pay, dental assistants report the steepest declines in satisfaction for every category.
Only 27% said they are satisfied with their compensation in 2025, down from 35% the year before.
47% of surveyed dental assistants said they are considering leaving their jobs in the next two years.
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Additional Resources
Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Dental Assistants