Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Minot
The median dental assistant earns $57,770 a year in the Minot metro, with the middle half between $48,250 and $60,340.[1]
25th percentile
$48,250
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$57,770
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$60,340
Upper end of the middle half
Minot runs about the same as the North Dakota median and ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metros. It is about 20% higher than the national median.
Minot pay range vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Dakota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,010 | $43,680 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $48,250 | $47,150 | $44,340 |
| Median | $57,770 | $57,770 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $60,340 | $60,270 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $73,730 | $72,710 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $57,000 | $56,450 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Minot: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Minot?
The median dental assistant salary in the Minot metro area is $57,770, with the middle half earning between $48,250 and $60,340 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $45,010 at the 10th percentile to $73,730 at the 90th.
Is Minot higher or lower than the rest of North Dakota?
Minot runs about the same as the North Dakota state median for dental assistants. It ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Minot compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Minot is about 20% 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 Minot area?
BLS estimates 70 dental assistants were employed in the Minot metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.86, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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