Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Hammond
The median dental assistant earns $45,950 a year in the Hammond metro, with the middle half between $37,040 and $47,410.[1]
25th percentile
$37,040
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,950
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$47,410
Upper end of the middle half
Hammond runs about 4% higher than the Louisiana median and ranks 1st of 10 Louisiana metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Hammond pay range vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Louisiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,340 | $31,050 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $37,040 | $36,590 | $44,340 |
| Median | $45,950 | $44,090 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $47,410 | $46,630 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $71,240 | $49,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $45,990 | $42,540 | $50,200 |
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2.18
0.87
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Dental Assistant salary in Hammond: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Hammond?
The median dental assistant salary in the Hammond metro area is $45,950, with the middle half earning between $37,040 and $47,410 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $34,340 at the 10th percentile to $71,240 at the 90th.
Is Hammond higher or lower than the rest of Louisiana?
Hammond runs about 4% higher than the Louisiana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 10 Louisiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Hammond compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Hammond is about 4% 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 Hammond area?
BLS estimates 100 dental assistants were employed in the Hammond metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.87, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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