How much does a dental assistant make in Alexandria?
$43,270a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $20.80 an hour or $3,606 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.80
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 332 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,880Median: $43,270Highest 10%: $47,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,880 | $14.37 | |
| 25th | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| Median | $43,270 | $20.80 | |
| 75th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| 90th | $47,940 | $23.05 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Hammond, LA | $45,950 |
| New Orleans, LA | $45,920 |
| Slidell, LA | $45,020 |
| Lafayette, LA | $44,940 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,800 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $40,200 |
| Shreveport, LA | $38,950 |
| Houma, LA | $37,870 |
| Monroe, LA | $37,020 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $62,530 |
| Phlebotomist | $35,440 |
| Medical Assistant | $34,290 |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,650 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $28,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $22,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $20.80 ($43,270 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $43,270 against $48,070 nationally, 10% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $44,090, so Alexandria pays 2% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for dental assistant pay?
332 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,940 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.