--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Washington, DC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/washington-dc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:50:12.400Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/washington-dc" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/washington-dc/data.json"] --- Dental Assistant market brief · Washington, DC # Dental Assistant Jobs in Washington, DC 45 dental assistant openings are live in the Washington, DC area from 29 employers, led by Dental Dreams, U M FDSP Associates PA, and American Dental Companies. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520–$52,000 a year (median $46,436), from the 91% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Browse all Dental Assistant markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 45 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Washington market. **Companies hiring** : 29 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $46,436 : 91% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/washington-dc/entry-level)19 jobs Level coverage is 42%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 45 Hiring employers 29 Salary coverage 91% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 31 17 companies · $41,600 median Established employers 10 9 companies · $55,110 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $39,520 P50 $46,436 P75 $52,000 P90 $57,304 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live dental assistant listings in Washington - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare dental assistant opportunities in Washington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 45 live roles tracked in this market. - 29 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Washington Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 45 dental assistant openings across 29 employers establish the current Washington opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Dental Dreams is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Washington market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 29 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Dental Dreams logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentaldreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fdynamik-gen%2Ftheme%2Fimages%2Ffavicon.png) Dental DreamsStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/dental-dreams) U M FDSP Associates PAStartups & growing teams6Open roles [![American Dental Companies logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F60b7ce3b0e2e3f790bc331b0%2F60b7ce3b0e2e3f35ccc33261_adc%2520logo%2520removed.png&sig=2gitDaH2HkXVDAzSOx4tgnkcWIklhL0d_qGX-Pxk8h0) American Dental CompaniesStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/american-dental-companies) Blu Prime SteakhouseStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![Dental Care Alliance logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalcarealliance.net%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fdentalcarealliance%2Fimages%2Ffavicon%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png&sig=FxiOAESRjs4c4WDijNtFd03QhBGmoB6phbWBmHzCDdc) Dental Care AllianceTop of market2Open roles](/company/dental-care-alliance) GD PA PLLCEstablished employers2Open roles [![Hero Practice Services logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fheropracticeservices.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Fcropped-Hero-Character-460x460px-180x180.png&sig=IdT3FlXU9YKwu-987G9P9mPLNagNvq5Y5fn3BpTFQjE) Hero Practice ServicesStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/herocareers) QuadrantStartups & growing teams2Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 45 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Dental Assistant Certified Level IILive role10100 Children's HospitalWashington, District of Columbia$56,368Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-certified-level-ii-at-10100-childrens-hospital-d1f9e453-66d6-5330-81f5-07a5eb2c03c7)[Dental Assistant (Belair)Live roleDental DreamsBaltimore, Maryland$37,440Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-belair-at-dental-dreams-0294c4ce-3dba-5487-8a93-796b65ac6ccb)[Dental Assistant (Belair)Live roleDental DreamsBaltimore, Maryland$37,440Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-belair-at-dental-dreams-3ec648f9-f333-5d2f-bf03-6d8f42284e02)[Dental AssistantEntry-levelDental Care AllianceWaldorf, Maryland$49,920Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-dental-care-alliance-bf281146-2b6f-5785-8ee9-00b3d5f01e17)[Dental Assistant (Alabama Ave)Live roleDental DreamsWashington, District of ColumbiaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-alabama-ave-at-dental-dreams-llc-0c4a8334-08c4-5619-b581-5cbe9318740c)[Dental Assistant (Alabama Ave)Live roleDental DreamsWashington, District of ColumbiaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-alabama-ave-at-dental-dreams-e2af4094-c2b2-5ac6-97b6-350203b80998)[Dental AssistantLive roleGD PA PLLCSilver Spring, Maryland$52,000Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-gd-pa-pllc-d39ec942-e874-553f-b14c-ea782c71c1a5)[Dental AssistantLive roleMidwest DentalAlexandria, Virginia$49,920Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-midwest-dental-5af0d021-3873-58f8-b9df-f546cc587b1c) #### More dental assistant openings in Washington - [Dental Assistant (Reisterstown) · Dental Dreams](/job/dental-assistant-reisterstown-at-dental-dreams-b6587764-21af-5b0a-b5b4-1fdcf4083068) - [Dental Assistant (Reisterstown) · Dental Dreams](/job/dental-assistant-reisterstown-at-dental-dreams-llc-dcbf024a-484e-5cf0-9cb1-0eec0b5abb3c) - [Dental Assistant · GD PA PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-at-gd-pa-pllc-3a8b76dd-e468-59b3-8c2a-8b890f8615ba) - [Extended Function Dental Assistant - EFDA · American Dental Companies](/job/extended-function-dental-assistant-efda-at-american-dental-companies-11a86597-344c-5053-8ae8-1dac0dddaa1e) - [Expanded functions/DANB Certified Dental Assistant Oral Surgery Clinic Position Control Number DAC-25-160-02 · U M FDSP Associates PA](/job/expanded-functions-danb-certified-dental-assistant-oral-surgery-b9c00430-8feb-562e-b9d1-67abee71ee7e) - [Dental Assistant · Quadrant](/job/dental-assistant-at-quadrant-4d03e37f-50c6-57bb-9ae0-2fca55463b4d) - [Radiology Certified Dental Assistant AGD Clinic Position Control Number DAN-26-200-01 · U M FDSP Associates PA](/job/radiology-certified-dental-assistant-agd-clinic-position-control-4a865c6c-173b-53c2-895e-27737cafc69f) - [Dental Assistant II · Community of Hope](/job/dental-assistant-ii-at-community-of-hope-20c0947a-e55f-5110-8099-251292f3238e) - [Dental Assistant · The Smilist](/job/dental-assistant-at-the-smilist-f574efae-0dfa-5597-81c5-d33901f4579f) - [Dental Assistant - Rochelle Hackley DDS · American Dental Companies](/job/dental-assistant-rochelle-hackley-dds-at-american-dental-companies-eaf3602c-b5da-59ca-9011-b05179871980) - [Radiology Certified Dental Assistant Faculty Practice Clinic Position Control Number DAN-22-700-02 · U M FDSP Associates PA](/job/radiology-certified-dental-assistant-faculty-practice-clinic-position-4fd399a9-8ae0-5cef-9690-9bbf969f7022) - [Dental Assistant - General · Lightwave Dental](/job/dental-assistant-general-at-lightwave-dental-4b5cc70c-5c94-5f03-96a7-bfd5f74f1c3e) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-4ce25d74-5167-5c1a-952b-90b55b930b88) - [Dental Assistant · 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-ecc0dda5-1ebf-5955-b2a6-5de14f7129ba) - [Dental Assistant · AJ & Associates Dental, P.C.](/job/dental-assistant-at-aj-and-associates-dental-p-c-30543c3d-7977-5439-b26a-f448368c314a) - [Dental Assistant - Surgical · 7321 Implant Dentistry Associates of Indianapolis, PC](/job/dental-assistant-surgical-at-7321-implant-dentistry-associates-of-79994afc-ef4c-5c0d-9325-1886f4a1ce3e) [Explore all 45 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Washington: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many dental assistant jobs are open in Washington? Metaintro tracks 45 live dental assistant openings from 29 employers in the Washington, DC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in Washington pay? The median posted salary is $46,436 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520 to $52,000. Based on the 91% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Washington? Dental Dreams, U M FDSP Associates PA, American Dental Companies, and Blu Prime Steakhouse have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 29 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Dental Assistant demand around Washington. 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