Dental Assistants Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $60,910 +28.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $48,760
90th percentile $62,800
Employed locally 220
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,760
    25th
    $53,870
    50th (median)
    $60,910
    75th
    $61,550
    90th
    $62,800

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,800
    Nursing Assistants $44,550
    Medical Assistants $48,690
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $54,160
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $37,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Southwest Minnesota is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Southwest Minnesota is 28.8% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $48,760 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,870.