Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistant Salary in Tucson
The median dental assistant earns $47,510 a year in the Tucson metro, with most between $38,940 and $49,540.
25th percentile
$38,940
Entry / lower range
Median
$47,510
The typical pay
75th percentile
$49,540
Experienced / upper range
Tucson runs about 3% below the Arizona median. Versus the national median, it's about 1% in line with average.
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Dental Assistant salary in Tucson: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in Tucson?
The median dental assistant salary in the Tucson area is about $47,510, with most earning between $38,940 and $49,540 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is Tucson higher or lower than the rest of Arizona?
Tucson runs about 3% below the Arizona state median for dental assistants.
How does Tucson compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Tucson is about 1% in line with average.
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