Dental assistant salary in Cambridge, MA
How much does a Dental Assistant make in Cambridge, MA?
Average base salary
$23.94
12%
above national averageAverage $23.94
Low $19.11
High $29.99
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a dental assistant is $23.94 per hour in Cambridge, MA. 124 salaries reported, updated at May 25, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in Cambridge, MA
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Dental Assistants in Cambridge, MA
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Highest paying cities for Dental Assistants near Cambridge, MA
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Where can a Dental Assistant earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Dental Assistants
Most recommended certification
EFDA Certification
(earn +7.51% more)
The jobs requiring this certification have increase by 1600.00% since 2018. Dental Assistants with this certification earn +7.51% more than the average base salary, which is $23.94 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | increase by 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | decrease by 0.00% |
| 2019 | 17 | increase by 1600.00% |
Top companies hiring Dental Assistants with the recommended certification
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Top licenses
Registered Dental HygienistTop skills
Anatomy KnowledgeTop specialties
Primary CareMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Licenses | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 jobs | 53 | ||
| 2,967 jobs | 4,336 |
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Most common benefits for Dental Assistants
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 1,022 ratings45% of Dental Assistants in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in Cambridge, MA?
Orthodontic Assistant
65 job openingsAverage $23.81 per hour
Sterilization Technician
235 job openingsAverage $39.40 per hour
Dental Receptionist
133 job openingsAverage $19.66 per hour
Treatment Coordinator
521 job openingsAverage $20.83 per hour
Dental Technician
16 job openingsAverage $24.51 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Dental Assistant
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