Dental Assistants pay in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas
In Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas (NV), the median pay for dental assistants is $22.54 an hour ($46,890 a year). About 3,080 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($48,070). It is about the same as the Nevada median ($47,110).
Pay range for dental assistants in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas (NV)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.73 | $36,870 |
| 25% of workers | $18.08 | $37,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.54 | $46,890 |
| 75% of workers | $22.93 | $47,690 |
| 90% of workers | $26.66 | $55,450 |
Dental Assistants pay in Nevada metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $48,590 | 100 |
| Reno | $48,400 | 790 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas (this page) | $46,890 | 3,080 |
Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (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)
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