Dental Assistants Salary in Yuma, AZ

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

Median annual salary $43,830 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $35,190
90th percentile $51,030
Employed locally 120
National median $47,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,190
    25th
    $36,960
    50th (median)
    $43,830
    75th
    $47,600
    90th
    $51,030

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Assistants salary vs area income 73% Median Dental Assistants salary is 27% 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
    Tucson, AZ $46,670
    Flagstaff, AZ $46,490
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,250
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $45,650
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $44,470

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,190
    Medical Assistants $38,630
    Nursing Assistants $35,830
    Physical Therapist Assistants $61,610
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Assistants make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Assistants in Yuma, AZ is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.28 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Dental Assistants salaries?

    The median Dental Assistants salary in Yuma, AZ is 7.3% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Dental Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,190 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,960.