Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Bismarck
The median dental assistant earns $58,960 a year in the Bismarck metro, with the middle half between $55,680 and $60,110.[1]
25th percentile
$55,680
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$58,960
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$60,110
Upper end of the middle half
Bismarck runs about 2% higher than the North Dakota median and ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metros. It is about 23% higher than the national median.
Bismarck pay range vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Dakota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,130 | $43,680 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $55,680 | $47,150 | $44,340 |
| Median | $58,960 | $57,770 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $60,110 | $60,270 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $74,680 | $72,710 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $58,950 | $56,450 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Bismarck: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Bismarck?
The median dental assistant salary in the Bismarck metro area is $58,960, with the middle half earning between $55,680 and $60,110 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $46,130 at the 10th percentile to $74,680 at the 90th.
Is Bismarck higher or lower than the rest of North Dakota?
Bismarck runs about 2% higher than the North Dakota state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bismarck compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Bismarck is about 23% 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 Bismarck area?
BLS estimates 210 dental assistants were employed in the Bismarck metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.17, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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