Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Carson City
The median dental assistant earns $48,590 a year in the Carson City metro, with the middle half between $46,800 and $54,660.[1]
25th percentile
$46,800
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,590
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$54,660
Upper end of the middle half
Carson City runs about 3% higher than the Nevada median and ranks 1st of 3 Nevada metros. It is about 1% higher than the national median.
Carson City pay range vs. Nevada and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Nevada annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,970 | $36,870 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,800 | $37,760 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,590 | $47,110 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $54,660 | $48,450 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $63,250 | $56,700 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $49,290 | $45,880 | $50,200 |
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3.22
1.29
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Dental Assistant salary in Carson City: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Carson City?
The median dental assistant salary in the Carson City metro area is $48,590, with the middle half earning between $46,800 and $54,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,970 at the 10th percentile to $63,250 at the 90th.
Is Carson City higher or lower than the rest of Nevada?
Carson City runs about 3% higher than the Nevada state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 3 Nevada metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Carson City compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Carson City is about 1% 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 Carson City area?
BLS estimates 100 dental assistants were employed in the Carson City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.29, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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