Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Muncie
The median dental assistant earns $45,500 a year in the Muncie metro, with the middle half between $35,360 and $49,350.[1]
25th percentile
$35,360
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,500
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$49,350
Upper end of the middle half
Muncie runs about 7% lower than the Indiana median and ranks 15th of 15 Indiana metros. It is about 5% lower than the national median.
Muncie pay range vs. Indiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Indiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,330 | $36,880 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,360 | $45,860 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,500 | $48,670 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $49,350 | $57,720 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $56,390 | $60,590 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $44,150 | $50,480 | $50,200 |
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1.30
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Dental Assistant salary in Muncie: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Muncie?
The median dental assistant salary in the Muncie metro area is $45,500, with the middle half earning between $35,360 and $49,350 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,330 at the 10th percentile to $56,390 at the 90th.
Is Muncie higher or lower than the rest of Indiana?
Muncie runs about 7% lower than the Indiana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 15th of 15 Indiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Muncie compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Muncie is about 5% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Muncie area?
BLS estimates 140 dental assistants were employed in the Muncie metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.30, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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