Dental Assistants Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $47,340 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $36,380
90th percentile $60,660
Employed locally 110
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,380
    25th
    $45,660
    50th (median)
    $47,340
    75th
    $48,170
    90th
    $60,660

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 83% Median Dental Assistants salary is 17% 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
    Minnesota $64,630
    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

    Related occupations in Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,350
    Nursing Assistants $36,490
    Medical Assistants $41,550
    Phlebotomists $35,820
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,940
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Muncie?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Muncie, IN is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.11 or more per hour.

    Is Muncie above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Muncie, IN is 0.1% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,380 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,660.