Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Minnesota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $65,270 | $48,867 | +34% |
| Median hourly wage | $31.38 | $23.49 | +34% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $66,197.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Assistant in Minnesota is $65,270, or about $31.38 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,867. Minnesota is +34% above the national median.
Entry-level dental assistants in Minnesota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,980 dental assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $65,270, Minnesota offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 361 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 50% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Physical Therapist Assistants at $66,770, Occupational Therapy Assistants at $64,920, Massage Therapists at $63,070 — all figures are median annual wages for Minnesota.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Minnesota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 97.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 361 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 50% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Minnesota | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $66,770 | $1,230 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $64,920 | $540 |
| Massage Therapists | $63,070 | $1,690 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $55,040 | $620 |
| Medical Assistants | $50,480 | $10,580 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $50,070 | $1,390 |
Minnesota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 97.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 721 occupations in Minnesota.