Dental Assistants Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $45,650 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $37,530
90th percentile $50,850
Employed locally 380
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,530
    25th
    $43,020
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $50,850
    90th
    $50,850

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 82% Median Dental Assistants salary is 18% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,530
    Tucson, AZ $46,670
    Flagstaff, AZ $46,490
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,250
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $44,470
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $44,320

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,640
    Medical Assistants $41,890
    Nursing Assistants $39,680
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,640
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,190
    Phlebotomists $42,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.41 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 3.5% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,530 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,020.