Number of dental assistants employed in the U.S. 2023, by state

Published by Jenny Yang, May 6, 2024

As of May 2023, the estimated number of dental assistants employed in the United States ranged from 580 professionals to over 56,870 by state. California registered the highest number of dental assistants, whereas Vermont had the lowest. Nonetheless, these figures exclude self-employed dental assistants across the United States.

Number of dental assistants employed in the United States in 2023, by state and territory

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April 2024

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North America, United States

Survey time period

As of May 2023

Special properties

Excluding self-employed

Supplementary notes

Estimated total employment rounded to the nearest 10.

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