Dental Assistants Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $55,470 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.67
10th percentile $38,000
90th percentile $59,520
Employed locally 730
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,000
    25th
    $47,200
    50th (median)
    $55,470
    75th
    $57,530
    90th
    $59,520

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Dental Assistants salary is 34% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $50,050
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,680
    Carson City, NV $48,270
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $48,100
    Jacksonville, FL $47,480
    Greenville, NC $46,790

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,280
    Nursing Assistants$46,500
    Medical Assistants$45,680
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,130
    Massage Therapists$47,690
    Medical Equipment Preparers$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Reno, NV is $26.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.29 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Reno, NV is 17.3% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,000 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,200.