Wyoming saw the largest decrease in the average annual wage for dental assistants from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average pay for dental assistants increased $1,510 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $48,860.
Here are the five states with the largest drops in dental assistant compensation using salary data from 2023 and 2024, the latest year data is available:
Wyoming
2023 salary: $47,560
2024 salary: $43,740
Decrease of $3,820
Delaware
2023 salary: $49,040
2024 salary: $47,110
Decrease of $1,930
New Hampshire
2023 salary: $54,190
2024 salary: $52,850
Decrease of $1,340
South Carolina
2023 salary: $46,940
2024 salary: $45,890
Decrease of $1,050
Hawaii
2023 salary: $42,960
2024 salary: $42,130
Decrease of $830