Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Evansville
The median dental assistant earns $48,000 a year in the Evansville metro, with the middle half between $45,270 and $51,740.[1]
25th percentile
$45,270
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,000
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$51,740
Upper end of the middle half
Evansville runs about 1% lower than the Indiana median and ranks 11th of 15 Indiana metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Evansville pay range vs. Indiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Indiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,350 | $36,880 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $45,270 | $45,860 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,000 | $48,670 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $51,740 | $57,720 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,810 | $60,590 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $47,870 | $50,480 | $50,200 |
300
2.21
0.89
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Dental Assistant salary in Evansville: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Evansville?
The median dental assistant salary in the Evansville metro area is $48,000, with the middle half earning between $45,270 and $51,740 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $34,350 at the 10th percentile to $56,810 at the 90th.
Is Evansville higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?
Evansville runs about 1% lower than the Indiana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 11th of 15 Indiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Evansville compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Evansville 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 Evansville area?
BLS estimates 300 dental assistants were employed in the Evansville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.89, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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