Dental Assistants Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $48,960 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $61,450
Employed locally 2,070
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $46,400
    50th (median)
    $48,960
    75th
    $58,260
    90th
    $61,450

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Dental Assistants salary is 36% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Minnesota $64,630
    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

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,490
    Nursing Assistants $38,170
    Medical Assistants $45,080
    Phlebotomists $38,970
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,140
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Indianapolis, IN is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.63 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Indianapolis, IN is 3.5% above 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,400.