Dental Assistants Salary in Casper, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Casper, WY

Median annual salary $47,130 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $28,680
90th percentile $56,540
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,680
    25th
    $36,930
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $49,830
    90th
    $56,540

    Casper economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,247 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Dental Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $47,840
    Cheyenne, WY $44,660
    Wyoming $42,770
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $42,250
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $42,240

    Related occupations in Casper, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,280
    Nursing Assistants$37,590
    Medical Assistants$40,440
    Physical Therapist Aides$28,870
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,110
    Phlebotomists$38,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Casper?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Casper, WY is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.66 or more per hour.

    Is Casper above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Casper, WY is 0.4% below 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 Casper?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,680 per year in Casper, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,930.