Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in St. Cloud
The median dental assistant earns $61,000 a year in the St. Cloud metro, with the middle half between $59,940 and $62,910.[1]
25th percentile
$59,940
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$61,000
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$62,910
Upper end of the middle half
St. Cloud runs about 7% lower than the Minnesota median and ranks 4th of 9 Minnesota metros. It is about 27% higher than the national median.
St. Cloud pay range vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Minnesota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,140 | $46,960 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $59,940 | $59,940 | $44,340 |
| Median | $61,000 | $65,270 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $62,910 | $74,410 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $72,480 | $76,110 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $60,540 | $64,740 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in St. Cloud: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in St. Cloud?
The median dental assistant salary in the St. Cloud metro area is $61,000, with the middle half earning between $59,940 and $62,910 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $49,140 at the 10th percentile to $72,480 at the 90th.
Is St. Cloud higher or lower than the rest of Minnesota?
St. Cloud runs about 7% lower than the Minnesota state median for dental assistants. It ranks 4th of 9 Minnesota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does St. Cloud compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in St. Cloud is about 27% 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 St. Cloud area?
BLS estimates 270 dental assistants were employed in the St. Cloud metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.04, so the role is close to the national average.
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