Dental Assistants Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $60,330 +27.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $46,020
90th percentile $62,650
Employed locally 90
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,020
    25th
    $55,390
    50th (median)
    $60,330
    75th
    $61,730
    90th
    $62,650

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,170
    Nursing Assistants $41,870
    Medical Assistants $44,520
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $43,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northeast Minnesota is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northeast Minnesota is 27.5% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $46,020 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,390.