Dental Assistants Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,860 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $60,020
Employed locally 290
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $39,380
    50th (median)
    $47,860
    75th
    $48,180
    90th
    $60,020

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,110
    Nursing Assistants$37,050
    Medical Assistants$38,730
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$32,460
    Physical Therapist Assistants$63,090
    Psychiatric Aides$43,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southern Indiana is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.77 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southern Indiana is 1.2% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,380.