Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Owensboro
The median dental assistant earns $45,330 a year in the Owensboro metro, with the middle half between $42,550 and $58,030.[1]
25th percentile
$42,550
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,330
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$58,030
Upper end of the middle half
Owensboro runs about 5% lower than the Kentucky median and ranks 8th of 9 Kentucky metros. It is about 6% lower than the national median.
Owensboro pay range vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Kentucky annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,310 | $35,600 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $42,550 | $42,400 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,330 | $47,730 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $58,030 | $56,760 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $59,890 | $62,050 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $47,520 | $48,440 | $50,200 |
160
3.27
1.31
For dental pros in Owensboro
Build a free resume and get matched to practices that fit you.
Dental Assistant salary in Owensboro: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Owensboro?
The median dental assistant salary in the Owensboro metro area is $45,330, with the middle half earning between $42,550 and $58,030 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,310 at the 10th percentile to $59,890 at the 90th.
Is Owensboro higher or lower than the rest of Kentucky?
Owensboro runs about 5% lower than the Kentucky state median for dental assistants. It ranks 8th of 9 Kentucky metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Owensboro compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Owensboro is about 6% 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 Owensboro area?
BLS estimates 160 dental assistants were employed in the Owensboro metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.31, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Kentucky metros