Dental Assistants Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $49,530 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.81
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $60,480
Employed locally 5,260
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $45,940
    50th (median)
    $49,530
    75th
    $59,300
    90th
    $60,480

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Dental Assistants salary is 42% 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
    Tucson, AZ $46,670
    Flagstaff, AZ $46,490
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,250
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $45,650
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $44,470
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $44,320

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,480
    Medical Assistants $46,090
    Nursing Assistants $42,690
    Phlebotomists $42,830
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,110
    Massage Therapists $56,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Phoenix, AZ is $23.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.55 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,940.