Dental Assistants Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $60,770 +28.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.21
10th percentile $45,480
90th percentile $62,620
Employed locally 280
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,480
    25th
    $49,560
    50th (median)
    $60,770
    75th
    $61,780
    90th
    $62,620

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,030
    Nursing Assistants $40,170
    Medical Assistants $46,360
    Physical Therapist Assistants $64,260
    Pharmacy Aides $32,240
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $61,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southeast Minnesota is $29.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southeast Minnesota is 28.5% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,480 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,560.