Dental Assistants Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $51,510 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.77
10th percentile $35,690
90th percentile $72,370
Employed locally 150
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,690
    25th
    $48,080
    50th (median)
    $51,510
    75th
    $59,510
    90th
    $72,370

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 79% Median Dental Assistants salary is 21% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,910
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,770
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,080

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,600
    Nursing Assistants $37,410
    Medical Assistants $39,180
    Phlebotomists $37,630
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,880
    Medical Equipment Preparers $43,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Elkhart, IN is $24.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.74 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Elkhart, IN is 8.9% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,690 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,080.