Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Rochester
The median dental assistant earns $63,450 a year in the Rochester metro, with the middle half between $59,820 and $72,700.[1]
25th percentile
$59,820
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$63,450
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$72,700
Upper end of the middle half
Rochester runs about 3% lower than the Minnesota median and ranks 2nd of 9 Minnesota metros. It is about 32% higher than the national median.
Rochester pay range vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Minnesota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,090 | $46,960 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $59,820 | $59,940 | $44,340 |
| Median | $63,450 | $65,270 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $72,700 | $74,410 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $74,510 | $76,110 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $61,860 | $64,740 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Rochester: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Rochester?
The median dental assistant salary in the Rochester metro area is $63,450, with the middle half earning between $59,820 and $72,700 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $46,090 at the 10th percentile to $74,510 at the 90th.
Is Rochester higher or lower than the rest of Minnesota?
Rochester runs about 3% lower than the Minnesota state median for dental assistants. It ranks 2nd of 9 Minnesota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Rochester compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Rochester is about 32% 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 Rochester area?
BLS estimates 320 dental assistants were employed in the Rochester metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.05, so the role is close to the national average.
Other Minnesota metros