Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Baton Rouge
The median dental assistant earns $44,800 a year in the Baton Rouge metro, with the middle half between $36,760 and $46,280.[1]
25th percentile
$36,760
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$44,800
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,280
Upper end of the middle half
Baton Rouge runs about 2% higher than the Louisiana median and ranks 5th of 10 Louisiana metros. It is about 7% lower than the national median.
Baton Rouge pay range vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Louisiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,040 | $31,050 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $36,760 | $36,590 | $44,340 |
| Median | $44,800 | $44,090 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,280 | $46,630 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $48,540 | $49,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $41,650 | $42,540 | $50,200 |
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0.93
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Dental Assistant salary in Baton Rouge: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Baton Rouge?
The median dental assistant salary in the Baton Rouge metro area is $44,800, with the middle half earning between $36,760 and $46,280 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,040 at the 10th percentile to $48,540 at the 90th.
Is Baton Rouge higher or lower than the rest of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge runs about 2% higher than the Louisiana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 5th of 10 Louisiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Baton Rouge compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Baton Rouge is about 7% 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 Baton Rouge area?
BLS estimates 950 dental assistants were employed in the Baton Rouge metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.93, so the role is close to the national average.
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