Dental Assistants Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,820 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.22
10th percentile $23,890
90th percentile $56,160
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,890
    25th
    $30,020
    50th (median)
    $35,820
    75th
    $43,430
    90th
    $56,160

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$20,410
    Nursing Assistants$28,520
    Medical Assistants$29,990
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$30,590
    Phlebotomists$30,230
    Physical Therapist Assistants$67,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northeast Louisiana is $17.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.05 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northeast Louisiana is 24.3% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $23,890 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,020.