Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Tucson
The median dental assistant earns $47,510 a year in the Tucson metro, with the middle half between $38,940 and $49,540.[1]
25th percentile
$38,940
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,510
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$49,540
Upper end of the middle half
Tucson runs about 3% lower than the Arizona median and ranks 4th of 7 Arizona metros. It is about 1% lower than the national median.
Tucson pay range vs. Arizona and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arizona annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,580 | $38,500 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,940 | $46,050 | $44,340 |
| Median | $47,510 | $49,000 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $49,540 | $57,880 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,580 | $59,380 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $46,740 | $50,280 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Tucson: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Tucson?
The median dental assistant salary in the Tucson metro area is $47,510, with the middle half earning between $38,940 and $49,540 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,580 at the 10th percentile to $56,580 at the 90th.
Is Tucson higher or lower than the rest of Arizona?
Tucson runs about 3% lower than the Arizona state median for dental assistants. It ranks 4th of 7 Arizona metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Tucson compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Tucson is about 1% 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 Tucson area?
BLS estimates 970 dental assistants were employed in the Tucson metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.00, so the role is close to the national average.
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