Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Fairbanks-College
The median dental assistant earns $56,810 a year in the Fairbanks-College metro, with the middle half between $47,430 and $59,030.[1]
25th percentile
$47,430
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$56,810
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,030
Upper end of the middle half
Fairbanks-College runs about 2% lower than the Alaska median and ranks 2nd of 2 Alaska metros. It is about 18% higher than the national median.
Fairbanks-College pay range vs. Alaska and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Alaska annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,570 | $40,300 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $47,430 | $47,480 | $44,340 |
| Median | $56,810 | $57,710 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,030 | $61,370 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,680 | $62,780 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $53,590 | $55,220 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Fairbanks-College: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Fairbanks-College?
The median dental assistant salary in the Fairbanks-College metro area is $56,810, with the middle half earning between $47,430 and $59,030 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $39,570 at the 10th percentile to $61,680 at the 90th.
Is Fairbanks-College higher or lower than the rest of Alaska?
Fairbanks-College runs about 2% lower than the Alaska state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 2 Alaska metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Fairbanks-College compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Fairbanks-College is about 18% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Fairbanks-College area?
BLS estimates 140 dental assistants were employed in the Fairbanks-College metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.52, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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