Dental Assistants salary
in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
- Middle 50%
- $37,600–$47,690
- vs U.S. median
- -2%
- Metro rank
- #178 of 338
Dental Assistants in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro earn a median of $46,890 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,080 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% below the U.S. median of $48,070 and in line with the NV statewide median of $47,110. It ranks #178 of 338 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,080 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 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $46,450 |
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Questions
What is the average Dental Assistants salary in Las Vegas?
The BLS median is $46,890 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,080 jobs pay between $37,600 and $47,690. The 10th percentile is $36,870 and the 90th is $55,450.
Is Las Vegas a high-paying metro for Dental Assistants?
That is 2% below the U.S. median of $48,070 and in line with the NV statewide median of $47,110. It ranks #178 of 338 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Dental Assistants make an hour in Las Vegas?
About $22.54 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $46,890 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.08–$22.93 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.