DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$35,000
vs National
+5.2%
National: $33,280BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$23,973
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,000
+5.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$33,280
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Dental Assistants in Washington, DC earns $35,000 in nominal terms, which is 5.2% above the national average of $33,280. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $23,973 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Delite Dental PPLC | $41,434 | 1 |
| DANIEL N. HOWARD, D.D.S P.C. | $36,764 | 3 |
| ALAN B. HELIG, D.D.S. | $35,000 | 2 |
| DR. REX HOANG D.M.D. PC | $33,280 | 1 |
| WAYNE HICKORY DMD PLLC | N/A | 1 |
| Carol A. Blake, DDS, PLLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Dental Assistants make in Washington, DC?
The median Dental Assistants salary in Washington, DC is $35,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Dental Assistants?
A Dental Assistants in Washington, DC earns 5.2% more than the national median of $33,280, or $23,973 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.