Dental Assistant Instructor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Dental Assistant Instructor make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dental Assistant Instructor in Rhode Island is $63,906 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Dental Assistant Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,537
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,535 to $72,088
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,003
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Dental Assistant Instructor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,088 $6,007 $1,386 $35
Average $63,906 $5,326 $1,229 $31
25th Percentile $54,535 $4,545 $1,049 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Dental Assistant Instructor Salaries

A Dental Assistant Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Dental Assistant Instructors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Adamsville: $64,705
  • Albion: $64,158
  • Ashaway: $64,582

Dental Assistant Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dental Assistant Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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  • Nuvia Dental Implant Center

    Johnston, RI

    Nuvia Dental Implant Center | Johnston, RI

    Dental Assistant Position At Nuvia Dental Implant Center. Nuvia Dental Implant Center is rapidly expanding and looking for enthusiastic Dental Assistants t... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Tri-County Community Action Agency

    Johnston, RI

    Tri-County Community Action Agency | Johnston, RI

    Dental Assistant. Full-time (40 hours per week). General Responsibility. Assisting the Dentist(s) and Dental Hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primar... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Dental Care Alliance

    Providence, RI

    Dental Care Alliance | Providence, RI

    Dental Assistant Opportunity. Hodosh Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant in Providence, Rhode Island to assist our clinical team... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Thundermist Health Center

    West Warwick, RI

    Thundermist Health Center | West Warwick, RI

    Dental Assistant. Are you a Dental Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment where every patient interaction matters. At Thundermist Healt... more

    9 Days Ago

  • DOCS Health

    Providence, RI

    DOCS Health | Providence, RI

    Dental Assistant. Attention all dental assistants, we are calling on you to partner with us to complete dental exams, treatment, and X-rays to our military... more

    10 Days Ago

  • Aspen Dental

    Woonsocket, RI

    Aspen Dental | Woonsocket, RI

    Dental Assistant. At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service orga... more

    10 Days Ago

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