Dental Assistants Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $46,740 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $35,170
90th percentile $58,600
Employed locally 2,800
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,170
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $46,740
    75th
    $49,050
    90th
    $58,600

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 63% Median Dental Assistants salary is 37% 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
    Reno, NV $55,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $50,050
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,680
    Carson City, NV $48,270
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $48,100
    Jacksonville, FL $47,480

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,300
    Nursing Assistants$45,070
    Medical Assistants$40,590
    Massage Therapists$55,610
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,110
    Phlebotomists$39,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Las Vegas, NV is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.66 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Las Vegas, NV is 1.2% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,170 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.