Dental Assistants Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $40,210 -15% vs national
Median hourly $19.33
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $45,570
Employed locally 920
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $36,760
    50th (median)
    $40,210
    75th
    $44,960
    90th
    $45,570

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Dental Assistants salary is 38% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $64,600
    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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,670

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,970
    Nursing Assistants $35,630
    Medical Assistants $38,120
    Phlebotomists $38,320
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,850
    Psychiatric Aides $35,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Little Rock, AR is $19.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.89 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Little Rock, AR is 15% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,760.