Dental Assistants Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Dental Assistants in Louisiana earn a median salary of $37,402 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.9% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 4,420 dental assistants are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $35,730 to $40,180 depending on location.
$37,402
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$40,180
Highest paying metro
$35,730
Lowest paying metro
4,420
Employed in Louisiana
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Dental Assistants salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $40,180 | $38,060 | $46,630 | 890 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,750 | $28,650 | $47,390 | 230 |
| Hammond, LA | $38,710 | $36,290 | $46,640 | 110 |
| Slidell, LA | $38,150 | $31,640 | $47,320 | 390 |
| Houma, LA | $37,940 | $35,890 | $45,460 | 210 |
| Lafayette, LA | $37,810 | $30,610 | $46,330 | 580 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $37,470 | $34,140 | $46,330 | 800 |
| Shreveport, LA | $37,270 | $30,770 | $45,900 | 400 |
| Alexandria, LA | $36,400 | $29,370 | $45,990 | 130 |
| Central Louisiana | $36,070 | $30,430 | $44,840 | 130 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $35,930 | $31,160 | $44,330 | 160 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $35,820 | $30,020 | $43,430 | 120 |
| Monroe, LA | $35,730 | $30,370 | $44,130 | 270 |