Dental Assistants Salary in Kokomo, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kokomo, IN

Median annual salary $48,990 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $36,930
90th percentile $59,740
Employed locally 130
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,930
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $58,890
    90th
    $59,740

    Kokomo economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,496 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 78% Median Dental Assistants salary is 22% 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 Kokomo, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,970
    Nursing Assistants$37,780
    Medical Assistants$39,140
    Massage Therapists$57,060
    Physical Therapist Assistants$70,840
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$33,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Kokomo?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Kokomo, IN is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.99 or more per hour.

    Is Kokomo above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Kokomo, IN is 3.6% 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 Kokomo?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,930 per year in Kokomo, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.