Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Salary

Reported under the Dental Assistants occupation.

Median annual

$48,070

Median hourly

$23

Average annual

$50,200

Typical range

$37,130–$62,250

Pay distribution

10th$37,130

25th$44,340

Median$48,070

75th$58,090

90th$62,250

Pay amountPay period

Hours / weekWeeks / year

$48,070 a year is around the 50th percentile for Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)s. The median is $48,070.

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