Dental Assistants Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,790 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.50
10th percentile $36,640
90th percentile $59,110
Employed locally 270
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,640
    25th
    $45,290
    50th (median)
    $46,790
    75th
    $57,040
    90th
    $59,110

    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 Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,370
    Nursing Assistants$37,030
    Medical Assistants$39,480
    Psychiatric Aides$45,060
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$33,950
    Phlebotomists$37,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Central Indiana is $22.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.59 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Central Indiana is 1.1% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,640 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,290.