How much does a dental assistant make in Indiana?
$48,670a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Indiana. That is $23.40 an hour or $4,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.40
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,880Median: $48,670Highest 10%: $60,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,880 | $17.73 | |
| 25th | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| Median | $48,670 | $23.40 | |
| 75th | $57,720 | $27.75 | |
| 90th | $60,590 | $29.13 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Elkhart, IN | $52,830 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,590 |
| Louisville, KY | $49,100 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $48,970 |
| Chicago, IL | $48,950 |
| Michigan City, IN | $48,920 |
| Lafayette, IN | $48,730 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $48,670 |
| Kokomo, IN | $48,360 |
| Bloomington, IN | $48,170 |
| Evansville, IN | $48,000 |
| South Bend, IN | $47,770 |
| Columbus, IN | $47,260 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $46,450 |
| Muncie, IN | $45,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 15. New Jersey | $49,390 |
| 16. Arizona | $49,000 |
| 17. Michigan | $48,820 |
| 18. Indiana | $48,670 |
| 19. Maryland | $48,620 |
| 20. Illinois | $48,610 |
| 21. Iowa | $48,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $23.40 ($48,670 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $48,670 against $48,070 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Indiana rank for dental assistant pay?
Indiana ranks 18 of 50 states.
Which city in Indiana pays dental assistants the most?
Elkhart-Goshen, IN, with a median of $52,830 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.