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

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Salary data

Dental Assistant Salary in Washington

Statewide Washington figures for dental assistants.

Washington median

$58,090

BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), May 2025

Washington range

$48,780–$62,340

vs. national

+21%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Washington

61 employers have 129 open dental assistant roles in Washington, led by Pacific Dental Services with 33 openings.

Pacific Dental Services33 open Willamette Dental10 open Mosaic Dental Collective9 open Smile Brands9 open Heartland Dental5 open Dentologie2 open GPS Dental2 open Imagen Dental Partners2 open

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across Washington hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Washington right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 129 live dental assistant openings in Washington. They come from 61 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 Washington?

The Washington listings currently come from 61 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (33), Willamette Dental (10), and Mosaic Dental Collective (9). 58 other employers have openings too.

05Which Washington cities have the most dental assistants openings?

Across the Washington listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Seattle (16), Puyallup (7), Spokane (7), Vancouver (7), and Olympia (5).

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