Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Hot Springs
The median dental assistant earns $37,440 a year in the Hot Springs metro, with the middle half between $35,070 and $43,870.[1]
25th percentile
$35,070
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$37,440
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$43,870
Upper end of the middle half
Hot Springs runs about 13% lower than the Arkansas median and ranks 5th of 7 Arkansas metros. It is about 22% lower than the national median.
Hot Springs pay range vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arkansas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,850 | $35,060 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,070 | $36,790 | $44,340 |
| Median | $37,440 | $42,830 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $43,870 | $46,730 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $46,540 | $48,330 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $39,680 | $42,130 | $50,200 |
100
2.69
1.08
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Dental Assistant salary in Hot Springs: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Hot Springs?
The median dental assistant salary in the Hot Springs metro area is $37,440, with the middle half earning between $35,070 and $43,870 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $30,850 at the 10th percentile to $46,540 at the 90th.
Is Hot Springs higher or lower than the rest of Arkansas?
Hot Springs runs about 13% lower than the Arkansas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 5th of 7 Arkansas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Hot Springs compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Hot Springs is about 22% 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 Hot Springs area?
BLS estimates 100 dental assistants were employed in the Hot Springs metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.08, so the role is close to the national average.
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