Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Bloomington
The median dental assistant earns $48,170 a year in the Bloomington metro, with the middle half between $44,370 and $55,840.[1]
25th percentile
$44,370
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,170
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$55,840
Upper end of the middle half
Bloomington runs about 1% lower than the Indiana median and ranks 10th of 15 Indiana metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Bloomington pay range vs. Indiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Indiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,010 | $36,880 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $44,370 | $45,860 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,170 | $48,670 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $55,840 | $57,720 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,980 | $60,590 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,560 | $50,480 | $50,200 |
130
1.76
0.70
For dental pros in Bloomington
Build a free resume and get matched to practices that fit you.
Dental Assistant salary in Bloomington: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Bloomington?
The median dental assistant salary in the Bloomington metro area is $48,170, with the middle half earning between $44,370 and $55,840 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,010 at the 10th percentile to $60,980 at the 90th.
Is Bloomington higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?
Bloomington runs about 1% lower than the Indiana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 10th of 15 Indiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bloomington compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Bloomington is about the same as the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Bloomington area?
BLS estimates 130 dental assistants were employed in the Bloomington metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.70, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Other Indiana metros
- Dental Assistant salary in Indiana (all metros)
- Dental Assistant salary in Elkhart-Goshen
- Dental Assistant salary in Cincinnati
- Dental Assistant salary in Louisville/Jefferson County
- Dental Assistant salary in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood
- Dental Assistant salary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
- Dental Assistant salary in Michigan City-La Porte