Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Lafayette-West Lafayette
The median dental assistant earns $48,730 a year in the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro, with the middle half between $38,500 and $53,740.[1]
25th percentile
$38,500
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,730
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$53,740
Upper end of the middle half
Lafayette-West Lafayette runs about the same as the Indiana median and ranks 7th of 15 Indiana metros. It is about 1% higher than the national median.
Lafayette-West Lafayette pay range vs. Indiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Indiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,550 | $36,880 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $38,500 | $45,860 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,730 | $48,670 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $53,740 | $57,720 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $57,620 | $60,590 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $47,930 | $50,480 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Lafayette-West Lafayette: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Lafayette-West Lafayette?
The median dental assistant salary in the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro area is $48,730, with the middle half earning between $38,500 and $53,740 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,550 at the 10th percentile to $57,620 at the 90th.
Is Lafayette-West Lafayette higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?
Lafayette-West Lafayette runs about the same as the Indiana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 7th of 15 Indiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lafayette-West Lafayette compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Lafayette-West Lafayette is about 1% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Lafayette-West Lafayette area?
BLS estimates 190 dental assistants were employed in the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.74, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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