Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Nevada
The median dental assistant earns $47,110 a year in Nevada ($22.65 an hour), with the middle half earning between $37,760 and $48,450.[1]
25th percentile
$37,760
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,110
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$48,450
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $47,110 per year or $22.65/hr at the median. Nevada runs about 2% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Nevada
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental assistants in Nevada earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Nevada hourly | Nevada annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17.73 | $36,870 | $17.85 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $18.16 | $37,760 | $21.32 | $44,340 |
| Median | $22.65 | $47,110 | $23.11 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $23.30 | $48,450 | $27.93 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $27.26 | $56,700 | $29.93 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $22.06 | $45,880 | $24.13 | $50,200 |
How many dental assistants work in Nevada
4,230
2.72
1.09
How Nevada compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $47,110 in Nevada vs. $48,070 nationally, $960 (2%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $36,870 vs. $37,130, about the same.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $56,700 vs. $62,250, 9% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 22.2% in Nevada vs. 6.4% nationally.
Dental Assistant pay by metro area in Nevada
All 3 Nevada metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $48,590 | $46,800–$54,660 | 100 |
| Reno | $48,400 | $38,750–$52,000 | 790 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $46,890 | $37,600–$47,690 | 3,080 |
Job outlook for dental assistants in Nevada
Nevada's official long-term projections expect employment of dental assistants to grow 22.2% over 2024–2034, from 3,940 to 4,820 jobs, with about 650 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is 6.4%.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects dental assistant employment to grow 7% over 2025–35, much faster than the average for all occupations, with about 53,000 openings a year.[4]
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental assistant pay in Nevada
Pay for a dental assistant depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Assistant salary in Nevada: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Nevada?
The median annual wage for dental assistants in Nevada was $47,110 ($22.65 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $37,760 and $48,450. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $36,870 and the top 10% earned over $56,700.
Do dental assistants in Nevada earn more than the national median?
No. The Nevada median of $47,110 is lower than the U.S. median of $48,070. That is $960 (2%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Nevada metro area pays dental assistants the most?
Among the 3 Nevada metro areas with published BLS data, Carson City has the highest median at $48,590 a year. Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas has the lowest, at $46,890.
How many dental assistants work in Nevada?
BLS estimates 4,230 dental assistants were employed in Nevada in May 2025. That is 2.72 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.09, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental assistants growing in Nevada?
Nevada's official long-term projections expect employment of dental assistants to grow 22.2% over 2024–2034, from 3,940 to 4,820 jobs. That works out to about 650 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is 6.4%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dental Assistants (31-9091), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Nevada long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Assistants
- 4.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Assistants