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 3% higher than the Kentucky median and ranks 2nd of 9 Kentucky metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.
Louisville/Jefferson County pay range vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Kentucky annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,900 | $35,600 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $47,490 | $42,400 | $44,340 |
| Median | $49,100 | $47,730 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $60,050 | $56,760 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $62,760 | $62,050 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $52,000 | $48,440 | $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 Kentucky?
Louisville/Jefferson County runs about 3% higher than the Kentucky state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 9 Kentucky 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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