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Dental Assistant Salary in Maine (2026)
$28.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,215/year ($3,935/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,550 Dental Assistant jobs in Maine (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Dental Assistant salary of $60,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,215 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $60,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,028 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,595 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,231 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,215 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,935 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Maine?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Maine is $60,070 per year ($28.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,250 and $61,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Maine?
- On the median salary of $60,070, a single filer in Maine takes home about $47,215 per year ($3,935 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,550 Dental Assistant jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.