Dental Assistants Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $59,480 +25.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.60
10th percentile $42,800
90th percentile $83,770
Employed locally 220
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,800
    25th
    $48,030
    50th (median)
    $59,480
    75th
    $62,710
    90th
    $83,770

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 71% Median Dental Assistants salary is 29% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,520
    Portland-South Portland, ME $59,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,380
    Bend, OR $57,280
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $55,410

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $38,520
    Nursing Assistants $44,890
    Medical Assistants $45,750
    Medical Equipment Preparers $37,880
    Phlebotomists $46,560
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Bismarck, ND is $28.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.90 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Bismarck, ND is 25.8% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $42,800 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,030.