Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Assistant Salary in Sioux Falls
The median dental assistant earns $48,890 a year in the Sioux Falls metro, with the middle half between $48,220 and $59,560.[1]
25th percentile
$48,220
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,890
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,560
Upper end of the middle half
Sioux Falls runs about 2% higher than the South Dakota median and ranks 1st of 3 South Dakota metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.
Sioux Falls pay range vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | South Dakota annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,470 | $38,190 | $37,130 |
| 25th percentile | $48,220 | $47,060 | $44,340 |
| Median | $48,890 | $47,900 | $48,070 |
| 75th percentile | $59,560 | $57,890 | $58,090 |
| 90th percentile | $60,770 | $60,310 | $62,250 |
| Mean (average) | $51,590 | $50,170 | $50,200 |
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Dental Assistant salary in Sioux Falls: FAQ
How much do dental assistants make in Sioux Falls?
The median dental assistant salary in the Sioux Falls metro area is $48,890, with the middle half earning between $48,220 and $59,560 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,470 at the 10th percentile to $60,770 at the 90th.
Is Sioux Falls higher or lower than the rest of South Dakota?
Sioux Falls runs about 2% higher than the South Dakota state median for dental assistants. It ranks 1st of 3 South Dakota metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Sioux Falls compare nationally?
Dental Assistant pay in Sioux Falls is about 2% 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 Sioux Falls area?
BLS estimates 450 dental assistants were employed in the Sioux Falls metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.01, so the role is close to the national average.
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