Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Alexandria
The median dental assistant earns $43,270 a year in the Alexandria metro, with the middle half between $36,160 and $45,620.[1]
25th percentile
$36,160
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$43,270
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$45,620
Upper end of the middle half
Alexandria runs about 2% lower than the Louisiana median and ranks 6th of 10 Louisiana metros. It is about 10% lower than the national median.
Alexandria pay range vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Louisiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,880 | $31,050 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,160 | $36,590 | $44,340 |
| Median | $43,270 | $44,090 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $45,620 | $46,630 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $47,940 | $49,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $41,800 | $42,540 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Alexandria: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Alexandria?
The median dental assistant salary in the Alexandria metro area is $43,270, with the middle half earning between $36,160 and $45,620 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $29,880 at the 10th percentile to $47,940 at the 90th.
Is Alexandria higher or lower than the rest of Louisiana?
Alexandria runs about 2% lower than the Louisiana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 6th of 10 Louisiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Alexandria compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Alexandria is about 10% 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 Alexandria area?
BLS estimates 120 dental assistants were employed in the Alexandria metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.83, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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