Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Lafayette
The median dental assistant earns $44,940 a year in the Lafayette metro, with the middle half between $35,280 and $46,410.[1]
25th percentile
$35,280
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$44,940
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,410
Upper end of the middle half
Lafayette runs about 2% higher than the Louisiana median and ranks 4th of 10 Louisiana metros. It is about 7% lower than the national median.
Lafayette pay range vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Louisiana annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,130 | $31,050 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $35,280 | $36,590 | $44,340 |
| Median | $44,940 | $44,090 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $46,410 | $46,630 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $79,070 | $49,640 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $45,260 | $42,540 | $50,200 |
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3.46
1.39
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Dental Assistant salary in Lafayette: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Lafayette?
The median dental assistant salary in the Lafayette metro area is $44,940, with the middle half earning between $35,280 and $46,410 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $32,130 at the 10th percentile to $79,070 at the 90th.
Is Lafayette higher or lower than the rest of Louisiana?
Lafayette runs about 2% higher than the Louisiana state median for dental assistants. It ranks 4th of 10 Louisiana metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lafayette compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Lafayette 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 Lafayette area?
BLS estimates 620 dental assistants were employed in the Lafayette metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.39, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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