Dental Assistants Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,360 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.77
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $58,910
Employed locally 340
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $44,020
    50th (median)
    $47,360
    75th
    $58,350
    90th
    $58,910

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,500
    Nursing Assistants$36,410
    Medical Assistants$38,600
    Psychiatric Aides$43,220
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$33,330
    Physical Therapist Assistants$61,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northern Indiana is $22.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.42 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northern Indiana 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,020.