Dental Assistants Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,930 -24% vs national
Median hourly $17.28
10th percentile $30,050
90th percentile $64,320
Employed locally 160
National median $47,300

Compare Dental Assistants salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southwest Louisiana stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Dental Assistants
in
Southwest Louisiana
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,050
    25th
    $31,160
    50th (median)
    $35,930
    75th
    $44,330
    90th
    $64,320

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $18,900
    Nursing Assistants $29,230
    Medical Assistants $30,220
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $30,220
    Phlebotomists $32,200
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southwest Louisiana is $17.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.23 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southwest Louisiana is 24% below 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,050 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,160.