Dental Assistants salary
in Arizona nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $45,960–$56,680
- vs U.S. median
- +4%
- Metro rank
- #69 of 338
Dental Assistants in the Arizona nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $49,920 a year, based on BLS estimates for 320 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $48,070 and 2% above the AZ statewide median of $49,000. It ranks #69 of 338 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE320 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Dental Assistants pay in other AZ metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $49,760 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $47,520 |
| Tucson, AZ | $47,510 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $47,070 |
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Questions
What is the average Dental Assistants salary in Arizona nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $49,920 a year (May 2025). Half of the 320 jobs pay between $45,960 and $56,680. The 10th percentile is $37,500 and the 90th is $63,940.
Is Arizona nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Dental Assistants?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $48,070 and 2% above the AZ statewide median of $49,000. It ranks #69 of 338 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Dental Assistants make an hour in Arizona nonmetropolitan area?
About $24.00 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $49,920 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.10–$27.25 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.