Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Kokomo
The median dental assistant earns $48,360 a year in the Kokomo metro, with the middle half between $39,470 and $57,510.[1]
25th percentile
$39,470
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,360
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$57,510
Upper end of the middle half
Kokomo runs about the same as the Indiana median and ranks 9th of 15 Indiana metros. It is about the same as the national median.
Kokomo pay range vs. Indiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Indiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,050 | $36,880 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $39,470 | $45,860 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,360 | $48,670 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $57,510 | $57,720 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,290 | $60,590 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,150 | $50,480 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Kokomo: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Kokomo?
The median dental assistant salary in the Kokomo metro area is $48,360, with the middle half earning between $39,470 and $57,510 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,050 at the 10th percentile to $60,290 at the 90th.
Is Kokomo higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?
Kokomo runs about the same as the Indiana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 9th of 15 Indiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Kokomo compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Kokomo 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 Kokomo area?
BLS estimates 140 dental assistants were employed in the Kokomo metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.53, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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