Dental Assistants Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $62,990 +33.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.29
10th percentile $47,460
90th percentile $70,400
Employed locally 290
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,460
    25th
    $60,480
    50th (median)
    $62,990
    75th
    $65,150
    90th
    $70,400

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 70% Median Dental Assistants salary is 30% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,910

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,360
    Mankato, MN $60,160
    St. Cloud, MN $60,060
    Duluth, MN-WI $58,620
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $54,640
    Fargo, ND-MN $49,590

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,880
    Nursing Assistants $46,910
    Medical Assistants $48,980
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,310
    Phlebotomists $46,040
    Medical Equipment Preparers $47,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Rochester, MN is $30.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.82 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Rochester, MN is 33.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,460 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,480.