Dental Assistants Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $60,160 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.92
10th percentile $48,530
90th percentile $68,310
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,530
    25th
    $54,560
    50th (median)
    $60,160
    75th
    $61,320
    90th
    $68,310

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 81% Median Dental Assistants salary is 19% 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
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    St. Cloud, MN $60,060
    Duluth, MN-WI $58,620
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $54,640
    Fargo, ND-MN $49,590

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,900
    Nursing Assistants $42,720
    Medical Assistants $46,900
    Phlebotomists $44,930
    Physical Therapist Assistants $65,410
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $38,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Mankato, MN is $28.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.78 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Mankato, MN is 27.2% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $48,530 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,560.