Dental Assistants Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $48,010 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $56,880
Employed locally 190
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $37,690
    50th (median)
    $48,010
    75th
    $48,540
    90th
    $56,880

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 80% Median Dental Assistants salary is 20% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,180
    Nursing Assistants $36,400
    Medical Assistants $39,310
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,740
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $71,930
    Medical Equipment Preparers $40,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Lafayette, IN is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.70 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Lafayette, IN is 1.5% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,690.