Dental Assistants Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Indiana
Dental Assistants in Indiana earn a median salary of $47,703 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.9% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 5,160 dental assistants are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $45,260 to $51,510 depending on location.
$47,703
Avg median salary in Indiana
$51,510
Highest paying metro
$45,260
Lowest paying metro
5,160
Employed in Indiana
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Dental Assistants salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart, IN | $51,510 | $48,080 | $59,510 | 150 |
| Kokomo, IN | $48,990 | $38,350 | $58,890 | 130 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $48,960 | $46,400 | $58,260 | 2,070 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | $48,780 | $46,890 | $58,890 | 350 |
| Lafayette, IN | $48,010 | $37,690 | $48,540 | 190 |
| Southern Indiana | $47,860 | $39,380 | $48,180 | 290 |
| Bloomington, IN | $47,650 | $46,190 | $51,310 | 110 |
| Northern Indiana | $47,360 | $44,020 | $58,350 | 340 |
| Muncie, IN | $47,340 | $45,660 | $48,170 | 110 |
| Michigan City, IN | $47,080 | $45,640 | $50,410 | 70 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $47,010 | $46,140 | $55,230 | 630 |
| Evansville, IN | $46,940 | $45,490 | $50,270 | 240 |
| Central Indiana | $46,790 | $45,290 | $57,040 | 270 |
| Columbus, IN | $46,010 | $44,680 | $46,850 | 110 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $45,260 | $37,450 | $47,370 | 100 |