Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Jonesboro
The median dental assistant earns $36,720 a year in the Jonesboro metro, with the middle half between $35,160 and $45,670.[1]
25th percentile
$35,160
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$36,720
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$45,670
Upper end of the middle half
Jonesboro runs about 14% lower than the Arkansas median and ranks 7th of 7 Arkansas metros. It is about 24% lower than the national median.
Jonesboro pay range vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arkansas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,900 | $35,060 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,160 | $36,790 | $44,340 |
| Median | $36,720 | $42,830 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $45,670 | $46,730 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $47,260 | $48,330 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $40,080 | $42,130 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Jonesboro: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Jonesboro?
The median dental assistant salary in the Jonesboro metro area is $36,720, with the middle half earning between $35,160 and $45,670 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $34,900 at the 10th percentile to $47,260 at the 90th.
Is Jonesboro higher or lower than the rest of Arkansas?
Jonesboro runs about 14% lower than the Arkansas state median for dental assistants. It ranks 7th of 7 Arkansas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Jonesboro compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Jonesboro is about 24% 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 Jonesboro area?
BLS estimates 170 dental assistants were employed in the Jonesboro metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.13, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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