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Dental Assistant Salary in Oregon (2026)
$28.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,348/year ($3,779/month) for a single filer
Dental Assistant pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,930 Dental Assistant jobs in Oregon (occupation code 31-9091, “Dental Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Dental Assistant salary of $59,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,348 — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
| Gross (median) | $59,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,959 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,551 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$4,632 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,348 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,779 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dental Assistant make in Oregon?
- The median Dental Assistant salary in Oregon is $59,490 per year ($28.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,600 and $63,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dental Assistant in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $59,490, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $45,348 per year ($3,779 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
- How many Dental Assistant jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 5,930 Dental Assistant jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.