Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Yuma
The median dental assistant earns $45,350 a year in the Yuma metro, with the middle half between $36,960 and $47,510.[1]
25th percentile
$36,960
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,350
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,510
Upper end of the middle half
Yuma runs about 7% lower than the Arizona median and ranks 7th of 7 Arizona metros. It is about 6% lower than the national median.
Yuma pay range vs. Arizona and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arizona annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,390 | $38,500 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,960 | $46,050 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,350 | $49,000 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,510 | $57,880 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $52,590 | $59,380 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,160 | $50,280 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Yuma: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Yuma?
The median dental assistant salary in the Yuma metro area is $45,350, with the middle half earning between $36,960 and $47,510 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,390 at the 10th percentile to $52,590 at the 90th.
Is Yuma higher or lower than the rest of Arizona?
Yuma runs about 7% lower than the Arizona state median for dental assistants. It ranks 7th of 7 Arizona metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Yuma compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Yuma is about 6% 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 Yuma area?
BLS estimates 130 dental assistants were employed in the Yuma metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.79, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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