Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County
The median dental assistant earns $49,100 a year in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro, with the middle half between $47,490 and $60,050.[1]
25th percentile
$47,490
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,100
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$60,050
Upper end of the middle half
Louisville/Jefferson County runs about the same as the Indiana median and ranks 3rd of 15 Indiana metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.
Louisville/Jefferson County pay range vs. Indiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Indiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,900 | $36,880 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $47,490 | $45,860 | $44,340 |
| Median | $49,100 | $48,670 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $60,050 | $57,720 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $62,760 | $60,590 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $52,000 | $50,480 | $50,200 |
1,500
2.19
0.88
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Dental Assistant salary in Louisville/Jefferson County: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Louisville/Jefferson County?
The median dental assistant salary in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area is $49,100, with the middle half earning between $47,490 and $60,050 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,900 at the 10th percentile to $62,760 at the 90th.
Is Louisville/Jefferson County higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?
Louisville/Jefferson County runs about the same as the Indiana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 15 Indiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Louisville/Jefferson County compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Louisville/Jefferson County is about 2% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County area?
BLS estimates 1,500 dental assistants were employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.88, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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