Dental Assistants Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $59,670 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.69
10th percentile $47,170
90th percentile $62,080
Employed locally 490
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,170
    25th
    $48,760
    50th (median)
    $59,670
    75th
    $61,090
    90th
    $62,080

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,720
    Nursing Assistants $42,020
    Medical Assistants $46,130
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $42,450
    Phlebotomists $38,520
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Northwest Minnesota is $28.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Northwest Minnesota is 26.2% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,170 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,760.