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US Department of Defense Dental Assistant salary in the United States

Average salary
$35,000/yr
Based on 753 income tax records
$20,500
$50,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$26K
 
$35K
 
$38K
 
$39K
 
$42K
$20,500
$50,000
How much do Dental Assistants make?
The average total salary for a US Department of Defense Dental Assistant is $35,000 per year. This is based on data from 753 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Dental Assistant and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Dental Assistant salary can vary between $20,500 to $50,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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US Department of Defense Dental Assistant demographics

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61% are single
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39% are married
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49% have kids
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40% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for US Department of Defense Dental Assistants

753 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a dental assistant in the United States is $35,000 per year. Dental assistant salaries in the United States can vary between $20,500 to $50,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 753 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as dental assistant.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for dental assistants in the United States: Seattle Metro Area, WA ($40,500 a year), Phoenix Metro Area, AZ ($39,500 a year), and Chicago Metro Area, IL ($38,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.