Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Sierra Vista-Douglas
The median dental assistant earns $45,620 a year in the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro, with the middle half between $40,190 and $48,740.[1]
25th percentile
$40,190
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,620
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,740
Upper end of the middle half
Sierra Vista-Douglas runs about 7% lower than the Arizona median and ranks 6th of 7 Arizona metros. It is about 5% lower than the national median.
Sierra Vista-Douglas pay range vs. Arizona and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arizona annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,750 | $38,500 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $40,190 | $46,050 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,620 | $49,000 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $48,740 | $57,880 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,590 | $59,380 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $45,160 | $50,280 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Sierra Vista-Douglas: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Sierra Vista-Douglas?
The median dental assistant salary in the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area is $45,620, with the middle half earning between $40,190 and $48,740 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,750 at the 10th percentile to $56,590 at the 90th.
Is Sierra Vista-Douglas higher or lower than the rest of Arizona?
Sierra Vista-Douglas runs about 7% lower than the Arizona state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 7 Arizona metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Sierra Vista-Douglas compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Sierra Vista-Douglas is about 5% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Sierra Vista-Douglas area?
BLS estimates 80 dental assistants were employed in the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.97, so the role is close to the national average.
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