DENTAL ASSISTANT SALARY AND BENEFITS SURVEY 2018
RESPONDENTS: 134
Full Time Assistants (3-5 days/wk): 79%
Part Time Assistants (1-2 days/wk): 21%
Working in General Practice: 84%
Working in Specialty Practice: 16%
SALARY PER HOUR
WA State Average $23.45
• King County $24.57
• Snohomish County $24.33
• Pierce County $22.85
• Thurston/Mason County $21.82
• Kitsap County $20.00
• Skagit/Whatcom County No Data
• Cowlitz/Clark County No Data
• Coastal Counties No Data
• Eastern Washington No Data
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Overall Average 11.67 years
With Current Position 3.66 years
SKILL SET
Basic Assistant 40%
Expanded Duties Assistant 44%
Specialty Assistant 16%
BENEFITS PROVIDED
Important note: part time and full time respondent results are combined which lowers the percentages of some categories. Part time employees generally have fewer benefits than full time employees.
Medical Insurance 61%
Dental Insurance 83%
Life Insurance 9%
Retirement 56%
Bonuses 44%
Paid Vacation 81%
Paid Holidays 79%
Continuing Education 36%
Uniform Allowance 41%
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliaries were surveyed separately. There were 19 respondents with an average wage of $27.26
