Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Flagstaff
The median dental assistant earns $48,900 a year in the Flagstaff metro, with the middle half between $42,990 and $54,010.[1]
25th percentile
$42,990
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,900
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$54,010
Upper end of the middle half
Flagstaff runs about the same as the Arizona median and ranks 2nd of 7 Arizona metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.
Flagstaff pay range vs. Arizona and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arizona annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,920 | $38,500 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $42,990 | $46,050 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,900 | $49,000 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $54,010 | $57,880 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,880 | $59,380 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $48,330 | $50,280 | $50,200 |
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0.93
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Dental Assistant salary in Flagstaff: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Flagstaff?
The median dental assistant salary in the Flagstaff metro area is $48,900, with the middle half earning between $42,990 and $54,010 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,920 at the 10th percentile to $57,880 at the 90th.
Is Flagstaff higher or lower than the rest of Arizona?
Flagstaff runs about the same as the Arizona state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 7 Arizona metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Flagstaff compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Flagstaff is about 2% 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 Flagstaff area?
BLS estimates 150 dental assistants were employed in the Flagstaff metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.93, so the role is close to the national average.
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