Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistant Salary in Lexington-Fayette
The median dental assistant earns $48,690 a year in the Lexington-Fayette metro, with most between $46,760 and $58,430.
25th percentile
$46,760
Entry / lower range
Median
$48,690
The typical pay
75th percentile
$58,430
Experienced / upper range
Lexington-Fayette runs about 2% above the Kentucky median. Versus the national median, it's about 1% in line with average.
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Dental Assistant salary in Lexington-Fayette: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in Lexington-Fayette?
The median dental assistant salary in the Lexington-Fayette area is about $48,690, with most earning between $46,760 and $58,430 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is Lexington-Fayette higher or lower than the rest of Kentucky?
Lexington-Fayette runs about 2% above the Kentucky state median for dental assistants.
How does Lexington-Fayette compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Lexington-Fayette is about 1% in line with average.
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