Dental Assistants pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for dental assistants is $21.20 an hour ($44,090 a year). About 4,540 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($48,070). Louisiana ranks 45th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.93 | $31,050 |
| 25% of workers | $17.59 | $36,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.20 | $44,090 |
| 75% of workers | $22.42 | $46,630 |
| 90% of workers | $23.87 | $49,640 |
Dental Assistants pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $45,950 | 100 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $45,920 | 760 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $45,020 | 370 |
| Lafayette | $44,940 | 620 |
| Baton Rouge | $44,800 | 950 |
| Alexandria | $43,270 | 120 |
| Lake Charles | $40,200 | 220 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $38,950 | 410 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $37,870 | 210 |
| Monroe | $37,020 | 310 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $36,320 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $34,040 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $39,730 |
| Dental Hygienists | $85,240 |
| Surgical Technologists | $57,370 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $35,530 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $22,460 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $38,750 |
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