Dental Assistant Jobs in Tacoma, WA
2 live dental assistant listings in Tacoma, WA from 2 employers.
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Statewide Washington figures — this page shows the state estimate because no metro-level figure is available for Tacoma.
Dental Assistant Licensing in Washington
Dental assistant practice in Washington is regulated by the Dental Quality Assurance Commission.
Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.
Dental Quality Assurance Commission · Last verified: September 2026
Dental assistant requirements in Washington →Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Tacoma
2 employers have 2 open dental assistant roles in Tacoma.
About This Role
A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.
Dental practices across the Tacoma area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Tacoma, WA right now?
As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 2 live dental assistant openings in Tacoma, WA. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a dental assistant earn in Washington?
The Washington median for dental assistants is $58,090 a year, +21% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025).
03What licence does a dental assistant need in Washington?
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in Washington. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Washington requirements page for the current rules.
04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Tacoma?
The Tacoma listings currently come from 2 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (1) and Smart Orthodontics (1).