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Dental Assistant Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$48,670/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.40/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
6,690
public U.S. Median
$48,070
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$52,149 #16 of 50

Dental Assistant pay in Indiana, explained

Dental assistants in Indiana earn a median of $48,670 per year ($23.40 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $48,070. Entry-level workers earn around $36,880, while the most experienced dental assistants reach about $60,590. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $48,670 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $48,670 is worth about $52,149 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #16 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Dental Assistant pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,880
$17.73/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,670
$23.40/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$60,590
$29.13/hr

Dental Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $48,670 $52,149 —
Michigan $48,820 $50,739 −$150
Illinois $48,610 $48,630 +$60
Ohio $47,970 $51,706 +$700
Kentucky $47,730 $52,940 +$940

Dental Assistant in Indiana: FAQ

How much do dental assistants make in Indiana?

Dental assistants in Indiana earn a median of $48,670 per year ($23.40 per hour), compared with $48,070 nationally.

Does Indiana pay dental assistants well?

At $48,670, Indiana pays 1% above the national median for dental assistants. An estimated 6,690 work in the state.

Dental Assistant salary in other states

Minnesota · $65,270 District of Columbia · $60,580 Maine · $60,070 New Hampshire · $59,530 Oregon · $59,490 Washington · $58,090 Massachusetts · $57,980 North Dakota · $57,770 Alaska · $57,710 Connecticut · $56,850 Vermont · $52,760 North Carolina · $50,380

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