Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Lexington-Fayette
The median dental assistant earns $48,690 a year in the Lexington-Fayette metro, with the middle half between $46,760 and $58,430.[1]
25th percentile
$46,760
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,690
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,430
Upper end of the middle half
Lexington-Fayette runs about 2% higher than the Kentucky median and ranks 3rd of 9 Kentucky metros. It is about 1% higher than the national median.
Lexington-Fayette pay range vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Kentucky annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,400 | $35,600 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,760 | $42,400 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,690 | $47,730 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,430 | $56,760 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $62,200 | $62,050 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $50,580 | $48,440 | $50,200 |
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1.05
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Dental Assistant salary in Lexington-Fayette: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Lexington-Fayette?
The median dental assistant salary in the Lexington-Fayette metro area is $48,690, with the middle half earning between $46,760 and $58,430 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $30,400 at the 10th percentile to $62,200 at the 90th.
Is Lexington-Fayette higher or lower than the rest of Kentucky?
Lexington-Fayette runs about 2% higher than the Kentucky state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 9 Kentucky metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lexington-Fayette compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette area?
BLS estimates 750 dental assistants were employed in the Lexington-Fayette metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.05, so the role is close to the national average.
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