The average annual wage of the occupations is $47,350 and $23 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Dental Assistants career. Based on BLS data, a total of 370,690 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Dental Assistants is $16,730. The average length of the programs is 239 hours and the average completion time is 9.22 months.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Dental Assistants. Total 607 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Dental Assisting/Assistant page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 607 | $16,730 | $743 | 239 Hours | 9.22 Months |
The following 20 occupations are related to Dental Assistants.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Chiropractors | 41,480 | $89,760 | $43 |
| Dentists, General | 122K | $191,750 | $92 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | 4,160 | $334,310 | $161 |
| Orthodontists | 6,400 | $243,620 | $117 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Dermatologists | 12,040 | $342,860 | $165 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 14,820 | $378,250 | $182 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Dental Hygienists | 212K | $89,890 | $43 |
| Surgical Technologists | 110K | $62,250 | $30 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 122K | $44,040 | $21 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 73,390 | $44,290 | $21 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 171K | $54,220 | $26 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 42,390 | $34,810 | $17 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 102K | $47,010 | $23 |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | 34,190 | $52,390 | $25 |
The following 597 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Dental Assistants. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.