How much does a dental assistant make in Louisiana?
$44,090a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Louisiana. That is $21.20 an hour or $3,674 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.20
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,050Median: $44,090Highest 10%: $49,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,050 | $14.93 | |
| 25th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| Median | $44,090 | $21.20 | |
| 75th | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 90th | $49,640 | $23.87 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hammond, LA | $45,950 |
| New Orleans, LA | $45,920 |
| Slidell, LA | $45,020 |
| Lafayette, LA | $44,940 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,800 |
| Alexandria, LA | $43,270 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $40,200 |
| Shreveport, LA | $38,950 |
| Houma, LA | $37,870 |
| Monroe, LA | $37,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 42. Wyoming | $44,990 |
| 43. Hawaii | $44,720 |
| 44. New Mexico | $44,400 |
| 45. Louisiana | $44,090 |
| 46. Arkansas | $42,830 |
| 47. Mississippi | $39,160 |
| 48. Alabama | $39,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $21.20 ($44,090 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $44,090 against $48,070 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for dental assistant pay?
Louisiana ranks 45 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays dental assistants the most?
Hammond, LA, with a median of $45,950 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.