Dental Assistants Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $45,430 -4% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $35,180
90th percentile $56,770
Employed locally 110
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,180
    25th
    $37,180
    50th (median)
    $45,430
    75th
    $48,040
    90th
    $56,770

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 72% Median Dental Assistants salary is 28% 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,670

    Related occupations in Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,680
    Nursing Assistants$37,750
    Medical Assistants$39,940
    Massage Therapists$69,580
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,640
    Medical Equipment Preparers$38,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Niles?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Niles, MI is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.90 or more per hour.

    Is Niles above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Niles, MI is 4% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,180 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,180.