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Dental Assistant Salary in Maryland (2026)
$23.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,148/year ($3,262/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,560 Dental Assistant jobs in Maryland (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Dental Assistant salary of $48,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,148 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $48,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,654 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,719 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,098 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,148 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,262 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Maryland?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Maryland is $48,620 per year ($23.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,600 and $58,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $48,620, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $39,148 per year ($3,262 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 6,560 Dental Assistant jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.