Dental Assistants salary
in Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $37,680–$49,520
- vs U.S. median
- -3%
- Metro rank
- #201 of 338
Dental Assistants in the Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $46,450 a year, based on BLS estimates for 250 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $48,070 and 1% below the NV statewide median of $47,110. It ranks #201 of 338 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE250 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Dental Assistants pay in other NV metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $48,400 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $46,890 |
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Questions
What is the average Dental Assistants salary in Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $46,450 a year (May 2025). Half of the 250 jobs pay between $37,680 and $49,520. The 10th percentile is $36,340 and the 90th is $59,600.
Is Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Dental Assistants?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $48,070 and 1% below the NV statewide median of $47,110. It ranks #201 of 338 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Dental Assistants make an hour in Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area?
About $22.33 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $46,450 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.12–$23.81 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.