Dental Assistants Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $38,540 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.53
10th percentile $31,440
90th percentile $48,130
Employed locally 720
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,440
    25th
    $37,570
    50th (median)
    $38,540
    75th
    $45,770
    90th
    $48,130

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Dental Assistants salary is 51% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,670

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,380
    Nursing Assistants $35,620
    Medical Assistants $37,800
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants $65,810
    Phlebotomists $39,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Fayetteville, AR is $18.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Fayetteville, AR is 18.5% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,440 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,570.