Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS
Dental Assistant Salary in Lafayette
The median dental assistant earns $44,940 a year in the Lafayette metro, with most between $35,280 and $46,410.
25th percentile
$35,280
Entry / lower range
Median
$44,940
The typical pay
75th percentile
$46,410
Experienced / upper range
Lafayette runs about 2% above the Louisiana median. Versus the national median, it's about 7% below average.
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Dental Assistant salary in Lafayette: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in Lafayette?
The median dental assistant salary in the Lafayette area is about $44,940, with most earning between $35,280 and $46,410 (BLS OEWS, latest release).
Is Lafayette higher or lower than the rest of Louisiana?
Lafayette runs about 2% above the Louisiana state median for dental assistants.
How does Lafayette compare nationally?
Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Lafayette is about 7% below average.
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