Dental Assistants Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,480 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.31
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $62,880
Employed locally 300
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $44,100
    50th (median)
    $48,480
    75th
    $58,100
    90th
    $62,880

    Top-paying metros for Dental Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,520
    Nursing Assistants $41,210
    Medical Assistants $44,140
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $53,910
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,840
    Physical Therapist Aides $40,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Arizona is $23.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.74 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Arizona is 2.5% above the national median of $47,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Assistants in Arizona?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,100.