Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS

Dental Assistant Salary in Rochester

The median dental assistant earns $63,450 a year in the Rochester metro, with most between $59,820 and $72,700.

25th percentile

$59,820

Entry / lower range

Median

$63,450

The typical pay

75th percentile

$72,700

Experienced / upper range

Rochester runs about 3% below the Minnesota median. Versus the national median, it's about 32% above average.

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Dental Assistant salary in Rochester: FAQ

What is the average dental assistant salary in Rochester?

The median dental assistant salary in the Rochester area is about $63,450, with most earning between $59,820 and $72,700 (BLS OEWS, latest release).

Is Rochester higher or lower than the rest of Minnesota?

Rochester runs about 3% below the Minnesota state median for dental assistants.

How does Rochester compare nationally?

Compared to the national median, dental assistant pay in Rochester is about 32% above average.