How much does a dental assistant make in Arizona?
$49,000a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Arizona. That is $23.56 an hour or $4,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.56
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,500Median: $49,000Highest 10%: $59,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,500 | $18.51 | |
| 25th | $46,050 | $22.14 | |
| Median | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| 75th | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| 90th | $59,380 | $28.55 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $49,760 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $48,900 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $47,520 |
| Tucson, AZ | $47,510 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $47,070 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $45,620 |
| Yuma, AZ | $45,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 13. Rhode Island | $50,150 |
| 14. California | $50,110 |
| 15. New Jersey | $49,390 |
| 16. Arizona | $49,000 |
| 17. Michigan | $48,820 |
| 18. Indiana | $48,670 |
| 19. Maryland | $48,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $23.56 ($49,000 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $49,000 against $48,070 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Arizona rank for dental assistant pay?
Arizona ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in Arizona pays dental assistants the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $49,760 a year.
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.