Dental Assistants Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $37,940 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $28,540
90th percentile $62,280
Employed locally 210
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,540
    25th
    $35,890
    50th (median)
    $37,940
    75th
    $45,460
    90th
    $62,280

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Dental Assistants salary is 41% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,520
    Portland-South Portland, ME $59,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,380
    Alaska $55,950

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$21,820
    Nursing Assistants$29,270
    Medical Assistants$32,860
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$32,230
    Phlebotomists$35,750
    Physical Therapist Aides$21,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Houma?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Houma, LA is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.05 or more per hour.

    Is Houma above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Houma, LA is 19.8% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,540 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,890.