Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Nevada
The median dental assistant earns $47,110 a year in Nevada, with most between $37,760 and $48,450.
25th percentile
$37,760
Entry / lower range
Median
$47,110
The typical pay
75th percentile
$48,450
Experienced / upper range
That's roughly $47,110 per year or $22.65/hr at the median. Nevada runs about 2% below the national median.
Top-paying metros in Nevada
What drives dental assistant pay in Nevada
Pay for a dental assistantdepends on experience, setting, and metro. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) often sit toward the upper end of the range, since they compete for talent across multiple locations and can offer benefits and advancement a single practice can't.
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Dental Assistant salary in Nevada: FAQ
What is the average dental assistant salary in Nevada?
The median dental assistant salary in Nevada is about $47,110 per year ($22.65/hr), based on BLS OEWS data (May 2025). Most earn between $37,760 and $48,450.
How does Nevada compare to the national average?
At a $47,110 median, dental assistant pay in Nevada runs about 2% below the national median. Local cost of living and demand drive most of the difference.
Which Nevada cities pay dental assistants the most?
Among Nevada metros, Carson City is at the top, with a median around $48,590.
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