Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Duluth
The median dental assistant earns $59,390 a year in the Duluth metro, with the middle half between $48,500 and $62,320.[1]
25th percentile
$48,500
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$59,390
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$62,320
Upper end of the middle half
Duluth runs about 9% lower than the Minnesota median and ranks 5th of 9 Minnesota metros. It is about 24% higher than the national median.
Duluth pay range vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Minnesota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,550 | $46,960 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $48,500 | $59,940 | $44,340 |
| Median | $59,390 | $65,270 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $62,320 | $74,410 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $70,710 | $76,110 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $57,590 | $64,740 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Duluth: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Duluth?
The median dental assistant salary in the Duluth metro area is $59,390, with the middle half earning between $48,500 and $62,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $45,550 at the 10th percentile to $70,710 at the 90th.
Is Duluth higher or lower than the rest of Minnesota?
Duluth runs about 9% lower than the Minnesota state median for dental assistants. It ranks 5th of 9 Minnesota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Duluth compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Duluth is about 24% higher than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental assistants work in the Duluth area?
BLS estimates 310 dental assistants were employed in the Duluth metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.98, so the role is close to the national average.
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