Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Fargo
The median dental assistant earns $56,940 a year in the Fargo metro, with the middle half between $46,770 and $59,960.[1]
25th percentile
$46,770
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$56,940
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,960
Upper end of the middle half
Fargo runs about 1% lower than the North Dakota median and ranks 4th of 4 North Dakota metros. It is about 18% higher than the national median.
Fargo pay range vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Dakota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,300 | $43,680 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $46,770 | $47,150 | $44,340 |
| Median | $56,940 | $57,770 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,960 | $60,270 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $70,450 | $72,710 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $55,220 | $56,450 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Fargo: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Fargo?
The median dental assistant salary in the Fargo metro area is $56,940, with the middle half earning between $46,770 and $59,960 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $45,300 at the 10th percentile to $70,450 at the 90th.
Is Fargo higher or lower than the rest of North Dakota?
Fargo runs about 1% lower than the North Dakota state median for dental assistants. It ranks 4th of 4 North Dakota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Fargo compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Fargo is about 18% 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 Fargo area?
BLS estimates 330 dental assistants were employed in the Fargo metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.89, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Other North Dakota metros