Dental Assistants Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $36,250 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $30,630
90th percentile $44,720
Employed locally 130
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,630
    25th
    $34,900
    50th (median)
    $36,250
    75th
    $43,310
    90th
    $44,720

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Dental Assistants salary is 35% 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 Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $29,560
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,380
    Medical Assistants $36,810
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,460
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,830
    Massage Therapists $27,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Hot Springs, AR is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.37 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Hot Springs, AR is 23.4% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,630 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,900.