How much does a dental assistant make in Nevada?
$47,110a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in Nevada. That is $22.65 an hour or $3,926 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.65
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,870Median: $47,110Highest 10%: $56,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| 25th | $37,760 | $18.15 | |
| Median | $47,110 | $22.65 | |
| 75th | $48,450 | $23.29 | |
| 90th | $56,700 | $27.26 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Carson City, NV | $48,590 |
| Reno, NV | $48,400 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $46,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental assistants.
| 29. Delaware | $47,600 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $47,520 |
| 31. South Carolina | $47,320 |
| 32. Nevada | $47,110 |
| 33. Georgia | $46,840 |
| 34. Tennessee | $46,720 |
| 35. Montana | $46,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $22.65 ($47,110 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $47,110 against $48,070 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Nevada rank for dental assistant pay?
Nevada ranks 32 of 50 states.
Which city in Nevada pays dental assistants the most?
Carson City, NV, with a median of $48,590 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.