Dental Assistants Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $46,490 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $37,290
90th percentile $58,250
Employed locally 150
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,290
    25th
    $38,210
    50th (median)
    $46,490
    75th
    $48,040
    90th
    $58,250

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Dental Assistants salary is 33% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,530
    Tucson, AZ $46,670
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,250
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $45,650
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $44,470
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $44,320

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,810
    Nursing Assistants$41,440
    Medical Assistants$44,410
    Physical Therapist Assistants$69,230
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$55,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Flagstaff?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Flagstaff, AZ is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.83 or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 1.7% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,290 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,210.