Dental Assistants Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $46,670 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.44
10th percentile $36,810
90th percentile $59,390
Employed locally 900
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,810
    25th
    $39,570
    50th (median)
    $46,670
    75th
    $50,820
    90th
    $59,390

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Dental Assistants salary is 31% 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
    Rochester, MN $62,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,700
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,620

    Nearby metros — Dental Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,530
    Flagstaff, AZ $46,490
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,250
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $45,650
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $44,470
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $44,320

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,400
    Medical Assistants$42,900
    Nursing Assistants$39,310
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46,530
    Massage Therapists$58,330
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Tucson, AZ is $22.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.20 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Tucson, AZ is 1.3% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,810 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,570.