Dental Assistants pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for dental assistants is $23.40 an hour ($48,670 a year). About 6,690 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,070). Indiana ranks 18th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.73 | $36,880 |
| 25% of workers | $22.05 | $45,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.40 | $48,670 |
| 75% of workers | $27.75 | $57,720 |
| 90% of workers | $29.13 | $60,590 |
Dental Assistants pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen | $52,830 | 160 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $48,970 | 2,200 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $48,920 | 80 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $48,730 | 190 |
| Fort Wayne | $48,670 | 630 |
| Kokomo | $48,360 | 140 |
| Bloomington | $48,170 | 130 |
| Evansville | $48,000 | 300 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $47,770 | 360 |
| Columbus | $47,260 | 120 |
| Terre Haute | $46,450 | 110 |
| Muncie | $45,500 | 140 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 53,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $45,110 |
| Dental Hygienists | $92,330 |
| Surgical Technologists | $64,240 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,960 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $48,720 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $43,490 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,100 |
| Surgical Assistants | $56,620 |
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