Dental Assistants Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Dental Assistants in Minnesota earn a median salary of $60,986 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +28.9% vs the national median of $47,300. An estimated 5,660 dental assistants are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $58,620 to $65,360 depending on location.
$60,986
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$65,360
Highest paying metro
$58,620
Lowest paying metro
5,660
Employed in Minnesota
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inDental Assistants salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $65,360 | $64,080 | $70,530 | 3,640 |
| Rochester, MN | $62,990 | $60,480 | $65,150 | 290 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $60,910 | $53,870 | $61,550 | 220 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $60,770 | $49,560 | $61,780 | 280 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $60,330 | $55,390 | $61,730 | 90 |
| Mankato, MN | $60,160 | $54,560 | $61,320 | 120 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $60,060 | $57,960 | $61,780 | 240 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $59,670 | $48,760 | $61,090 | 490 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $58,620 | $48,690 | $60,520 | 290 |