Dental Assistants pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for dental assistants is $31.38 an hour ($65,270 a year). About 5,980 people work in this job there.
That is 36% higher than the U.S. median ($48,070). Minnesota ranks 1st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental assistants in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.58 | $46,960 |
| 25% of workers | $28.82 | $59,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.38 | $65,270 |
| 75% of workers | $35.78 | $74,410 |
| 90% of workers | $36.59 | $76,110 |
Dental Assistants pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $72,370 | 3,910 |
| Rochester | $63,450 | 320 |
| Mankato | $61,010 | 120 |
| St. Cloud | $61,000 | 270 |
| Duluth | $59,390 | 310 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $50,480 |
| Dental Hygienists | $103,970 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $57,270 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,930 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $59,540 |
| Surgical Technologists | $80,210 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $63,080 |
| Phlebotomists | $46,000 |
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