How much does a dental assistant make in Phoenix?
$49,760a year
Median yearly pay for dental assistants in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $23.92 an hour or $4,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.92
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 6,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,420Median: $49,760Highest 10%: $59,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,420 | $19.43 | |
| 25th | $46,860 | $22.53 | |
| Median | $49,760 | $23.92 | |
| 75th | $58,620 | $28.18 | |
| 90th | $59,380 | $28.55 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for dental assistants.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $76,080 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $64,720 |
| Massage Therapist | $63,080 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $47,890 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,320 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,260 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $43,360 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $38,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental assistant make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $23.92 ($49,760 a year).
Do dental assistants make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $49,760 against $48,070 nationally, 4% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $49,000, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for dental assistant pay?
76 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental assistant make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,380 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.