How much does a dental assistant make in Minneapolis?
$72,370a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $34.79 an hour or $6,031 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.79
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 3,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,920Median: $72,370Highest 10%: $76,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| 25th | $63,050 | $30.31 | |
| Median | $72,370 | $34.79 | |
| 75th | $75,560 | $36.33 | |
| 90th | $76,280 | $36.67 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| Rochester, MN | $63,450 |
| Mankato, MN | $61,010 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $61,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,390 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $57,770 |
| Fargo, ND | $56,940 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $48,890 |
| La Crosse, WI | $47,180 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $75,340 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $69,790 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $66,210 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $53,420 |
| Medical Assistant | $52,570 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $51,610 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $48,960 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,200 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,020 |
| Orderly | $47,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $34.79 ($72,370 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $72,370 against $48,070 nationally, 51% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $65,270, so Minneapolis pays 11% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for dental assistant pay?
2 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,280 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.